County Extension Director: Lead Programs & Community Impact

University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 71,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service in Elizabethtown, KY seeks an Extension County Director to oversee educational programming and staff in Hardin County. The role serves as the primary link with the District Board and Extension Council, coordinating meetings and ensuring accountability and public relations across the county.

State background checks are required by law; the position requires leadership to deliver services across Agriculture, Family & Consumer Sciences, 4-H and

Qualifications

• Responsibilities and duties connecting county programming to state standards.
• Leadership and supervision of county staff and agents.
• Development and execution of a county Plan of Work.
• Primary liaison with District Board and Extension Council.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and ensure quality of educational programming across county; ensure completion of Plan of Work.
• Serve as primary contact with District Board and Extension Council; coordinate meetings and committee work.
• Ensure accountability across the Extension service and maintain positive public relations.
• Supervise and/or oversee county agents and staff.
• Develop strong intra-office and intra-county relationships; foster teamwork across program areas.
• Respond to county issues in a timely manner and ensure all clientele are served.

Job description

University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service in Elizabethtown, KY seeks an Extension County Director to oversee educational programming and staff in Hardin County. The role serves as the primary link with the District Board and Extension Council, coordinating meetings and ensuring accountability and public relations across the county.

State background checks are required by law; the position requires leadership to deliver services across Agriculture, Family & Consumer Sciences, 4-H and