Extension Associate Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $17.00 - $23.80 Hourly
Location : Dade City, FL
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: 14082-0626
Department: Cooperative Extension
Opening Date: 07/03/2026
Closing Date: 7/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Salary Range: $17.00 - $23.80
Pay Grade: N30 (Non-exempt position)
Salary Disclosure: Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.
General Description
JOIN OUR TEAM AS A RECEPTIONIST (PART TIME)
Responsible clerical and public contact work in obtaining, maintaining, and providing information regarding a variety of One Stop Shop operations. Provides utmost customer service with professional and courteous response via telephone, in person, in writing and on-line.
Essential Job Functions

• Serves as first point of contact at the front desk with anyone coming into the office.
• Verifies inquiries and directs visitors to appropriate One Stop Shop team member or program upon arrival for visit.
• Provides support with internal programs, setting up classrooms for events, and maintains sign-in sheet for guests to log in.
• Routes incoming calls to appropriate Cooperative Extension team members.
• Provides support with the commercial kitchen.
• Assists Cooperative Extension team members as needed.
• Occasionally, requires lifting and assembling objects weighing up to 25lbs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Utmost professional customer service skills required and must be provided at all times.
• Commercial kitchen knowledge preferred.
• Knowledge of standard office methods and procedures. Ability to maintain records/files, process correspondence.
• Ability to meet and deal with the public effectively and courteously, and disseminate information.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively via telephone, in person, in writing and on-line. Ability to read for comprehension.
• Ability to use a computer and related software (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).

Minimum Requirements
PHYSICAL SKILLS: Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and assemble tables and chairs for events. . May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written, and visual communication.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Three (3) years' of experience in customer service duties in a professional setting involving frequent public contact. One (1) year of experience using a personal computer and related software required.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.
ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., chapter SSA-7 Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.
PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORKPLACES FOR 2021
Benefits include Florida Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off (PTO), deferred compensation, and annual medical leave buy-back. Benefits may apply depending on hours.
Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.
01
I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.

• Acknowledge
• Decline

02
I acknowledge that this position is a part time position.

• No
• Yes

03
Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?

• Yes
• No

04
Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?

• GED
• High School
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

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Which best describes the years of experience you have in customer service duties in a professional setting involving frequent public contact?

• Ten or more years of experience
• Nine years but less than ten
• Eight years but less than nine
• Seven years but less than eight
• Six years but less than seven
• Five years but less than six
• Four years but less than five
• Three years but less than four
• Two years but less than three
• One year but less than two
• Less than one year of experience

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Which best describes the years of experience you have in using a personal computer and related software?

• Less than one year of experience
• One year but less than two
• Two years but less than three
• Three years but less than four
• Four years but less than five
• Five years but less than six
• Six years but less than seven
• Seven years but less than eight
• Eight years but less than nine
• Nine years but less than ten
• Ten or more years of experience

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Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?

• Yes
• No

08
Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran? (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION OR NEXT BUSINESS DAY).

• Yes
• No

09
I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.

• Acknowledged
• Declined

10
Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.

• Yes
• No

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Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 6 months?

• Yes
• No

12
Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)
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How did you hear about this position?

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• Facebook
• Friend/Family Referral
• Indeed
• Instagram
• Job Fair
• LinkedIn
• Magazine publication
• Nextdoor
• Pasco County employee
• Pasco County Facebook Page
• Pasco County website/Governmentjobs.com
• Pasco County Traffic Sign
• Utility bill insert
• X/Twitter
• YouTube
• Other

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If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee. If none, write N/A.
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