Job Description
Job Title: Healthy StartProgram Assistant
Department: MCH
Location: Gainesville, FL
Employment Type: Full‐Time
Salary: $36,000 ‐ $39,000; plus benefits
Posting Closes: Open until filled
Apply: https://tinyurl.com/WF1037
General Description
The Program Assistant is a master multi‐tasker with excellent communication skills and an upbeat
attitude. This position provides administrative and logistical support for projects, initiatives and
programs within the Healthy Start Coalitions.
The Program Assistant is professional, polite, and attentive while also being accurate. They should
always be prepared and responsive, willing to meet each challenge directly. The person in this position
must be comfortable with computers, phone calls, general office tasks, and excel at both verbal and
written communication. Most importantly, the Program Assistant should have a genuine desire to meet
the needs of others.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work under pressure to complete multiple tasks, meet demands and deadlines with a

positive, constructive attitude

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters and respond as required
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
• Adept with information communications technology commonly used in office applications, with

advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products

• Excellent communication skills, including phone communication
• Excellent computer skills, especially typing
• Attention to detail
• Desire to be proactive and create a positive experience for others

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Provides support for Coalition initiatives and programs.
• Coordinates and maintains internal and external logistics for meetings.
• Prepares documents for meetings, workshops and trainings.
• Takes notes and minutes for meetings.
• Collects and compiles staff activity reports.
• Updates reports for contract deliverables that are due monthly, quarterly, and annually.
• Orders supplies, educational materials and marketing materials.
• Maintains inventory and organization of storage unit.
• Develops and maintains resource directories.
• Updates website.

trainings.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree and one year of relevant
work experience. Professional experience may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree. Background
check required in accordance with Florida Statutes.