Agriculture & 4-H Extension Agent: Lead Youth Development

University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service; Morehead (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service in Morehead, KY seeks an Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources and 4-H Youth Development to lead educational programs in agriculture, horticulture and natural resources for Rowan County.

You will recruit volunteers, build partnerships with local councils, and deliver school and community programs to develop youth and strengthen community leadership, with a focus on family and rural development.

Qualifications

• Not specified in the ad.

Responsibilities

• Lead educational programs in agriculture, horticulture and natural resources for Rowan County.
• Provide agricultural expertise to answer questions and solve problems related to agriculture, horticulture and natural resources.
• Develop field trails, test demonstrations and result demonstrations in related areas.
• Utilize and/or develop councils, advisory groups, and committees to facilitate community involvement in programming.
• Jointly share responsibility in community programming around leadership development and local government, with emphasis on horticulture and diversified agriculture.
• Implement a well-rounded program that develops youth through school and community-based programs for 4-H.

Job description

The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service in Morehead, KY seeks an Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources and 4-H Youth Development to lead educational programs in agriculture, horticulture and natural resources for Rowan County.

You will recruit volunteers, build partnerships with local councils, and deliver school and community programs to develop youth and strengthen community leadership, with a focus on family and rural development.