4-H Youth Development Extension Agent – Magoffin County

University of Kentucky; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky Extension Service seeks an Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development in Magoffin County, located in Salyersville, KY. The role focuses on leading and delivering youth development programs, engaging volunteers, and building partnerships for community programs.

The agent will implement well-rounded programs across schools and communities, recruit leaders, and collaborate with local government and advisory committees to foster leadership and civic engagement.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing with groups and individuals and through mass media.
• Ability to use the computer for program delivery and management.
• Ability to visit clientele at sites throughout the county.
• Ability to plan and teach educational programs.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to serve as a positive role model.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management to the overall 4-H youth development programs for Magoffin County.
• Recruit and train volunteers and leaders to work with youth.
• Develop councils, advisory groups, and committees in programing around leadership development, community involvement, local government, and community economic development.
• Disseminate useful and practical information on Agriculture, Family & Consumer Sciences, 4-H and Community and Rural Development as outlined in the KRS statutes.
• Travel as required to various sites within the county and statewide to deliver programs.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Public speaking

Computer literacy

Curriculum planning

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Education, Agriculture, Family & Consumer Sciences, Social Science, or similar field

Job description

University of Kentucky Extension Service seeks an Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development in Magoffin County, located in Salyersville, KY. The role focuses on leading and delivering youth development programs, engaging volunteers, and building partnerships for community programs.

The agent will implement well-rounded programs across schools and communities, recruit leaders, and collaborate with local government and advisory committees to foster leadership and civic engagement.