This is a part time county funded position. This is a county-funded position and is contingent upon the continued funding from the county. The Ag & Natural Resources Program Assistant II is responsible to the County Extension Director and works under the direction of the lead ANR Development Agent to implement approved educational programs in group settings to audiences in the area ANR. This position will assist with conducting educational programs and maintaining program records. This position will plan, execute and evaluate ANR educational programs under the direction of the ANR Agent and the County Director.

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Part-Time County Funded Extension Program Assistant, Rutherford County, UT Extension: UTIA