Administrative Assistant Community Horticulture - Riverhead, NY

Administrative AssistantThe Administrative Assistant will provide a wide variety of administrative support for the Community Horticulture Program within the CCE Agriculture Division. This individual will be responsible for support in two key areas: the Master Gardener Program and outreach to the public in Suffolk County around gardening matters. This includes correspondence with libraries and for events, recordkeeping and file organization for the Master Gardener Program, data entry, social media updates, coordinating program registration, ordering supplies and other general clerical and administrative duties. Responsibilities will include maintaining bookkeeping records for accounts and following purchasing practices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County.Required Qualifications:High School Diploma, or GED equivalent.Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.Ability to understand written and oral directions.Ability to communicate effectively through written and oral communication.Willingness to learn new tasks and ability to work independently.Willingness to work as a team member and to work with CCE Staff, Master Gardeners and the public.Ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude.Ability to meet acceptable background check standards.Ability to meet travel requirements.Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree.One or more years of administrative work experience.Ability to use and update social media platforms to educate the public about current projects.Awareness of the contributions and role of Suffolk County's Master Gardener Program.Awareness of the importance of public outreach around best gardening practices.Position Details:Salary: $21-$25 per hourSchedule: NON-EXEMPT – Reg: 21-25 hours per weekNo relocation or VISA Sponsorship availableHow To Apply:Review of applications will begin immediately. The position will remain open until a qualified pool of candidates is obtained.Applicants need to:Attach/upload a resume to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format. Attach/upload a cover letter to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format. Attach/upload contacts info for three references to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format.In the "Experience" section of your application, use the Paperclip icon to search for file(s) or use the "Drop Files Here" box to manually drag document(s) into your application. Once the application is submitted, you will not be able to change your submission or add attachments.External Applicants: (including current employees of other Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations), please refer to the Applying for a Job (External Candidate) document for additional guidance.Internal Applicants: Current employees of the Cornell Cooperative Extension Association indicated in this job posting are considered internal applicants; please refer to the Applying for a Job (Internal Candidate) document for additional guidance.The Association may make reasonable accommodations to enable applicants to participate in the hiring process and employees to perform their essential functions. If you require an accommodation to participate in the selection process, you are encouraged to contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or via email at View email address on click.appcast.io Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity employer. For more information, visit hr.cornell.edu/eeo.