The Center for Workforce Inclusion is recruiting for a position within the NRCS Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services (ACES) Program which provides support to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Successful candidates must meet the age criteria of being 55 years of age or older and eligible to work in the United States. Selected candidates will also be required to undergo a federal security background check.
Role and Responsibilities:
The Natural Resources Specialist (NRS) Administrative Assistant provides comprehensive administrative and technical support to ensure the effective implementation of program activities. The incumbent performs a wide range of duties including preparing correspondence and reports, maintaining records and databases, coordinating meetings and events, and facilitating communication among staff and stakeholders. In addition to office-based responsibilities, the position requires field support such as collecting and recording data, assisting with program activities at field sites, and ensuring accurate documentation of outcomes. The NRS Administrative Assistant serves as a liaison between technical and administrative personnel, supports logistical operations, and contributes to the overall efficiency and success of program objectives.
Duties include:
General Administrative Support: Prepare, review, and distribute correspondence, reports, and program-related documents. Maintain organized electronic and physical files to ensure quick access to information. Coordinate schedules, meetings, and program activities. Technical Information Management and Field Related: Collect, organize, and verify technical data related to program implementation. Assist in preparing progress reports, statistics, and performance metrics. Manage databases and internal systems to record activities and outcomes. Travel to field sites to support program implementation. Collect and record field data (e.g., resource conditions, conservation practices, or activity outcomes). Provide logistical support during field activities, including coordinating with local staff and stakeholders. Ensure that field data is accurately entered into program databases and used to inform reports and decision‑making. Assist technical staff in documenting observations, photographs, and other evidence of program progress.Program Activity: Track tasks and commitments across work teams. Monitor deadlines and ensure activities are completed according to established plans. Serve as a liaison between technical, administrative, and management staff.Communication and Liaison: Draft and send internal communications to keep staff informed of program updates and requirements. Respond to inquiries from field offices and channel information to program leads. Coordinate with other divisions or agencies to ensure integration of efforts.Logistical and Operational Support: Organize events, trainings, or workshops related to the program. Manage office resources, supplies, and materials needed for program execution. Assist in preparing basic budgets and processing minor procurement requests.Qualifications and Education Requirements:
Successful candidates must meet the age criteria of being 55 years of age or older and eligible to work in the United States; able to pass a Federal Background check; AA/Certificate; minimum of 5 years’ experience administrative environment. MS Word/Excel experience preferred. Valid PR Driver’s License. Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Hours & Compensation:
Part-Time position working 32 hours per week @ $16.00 per hour, vacation and sick leave.
Older Americans Act of 1965 / Title V COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT / Part-time public service and private sector jobs for unemployed, experienced and/or low-income persons age 55 and older are created through Title V of the Older Americans Act.
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