Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development - Breathitt County

Inside Higher Ed; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Creating a healthy workplace

Supportive community involvement

Job summary

A regional educational organization seeks an Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development in Breathitt County, KY. The role involves providing leadership for youth programs, recruiting volunteers, and developing community projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education or a related field, with skills in communication, program planning, and leadership. This full-time position includes travel and potential overtime.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Implement a well-rounded program for 4-H youth development.
• Recruit and train volunteers and leaders to work with youth.
• Develop councils and advisory groups for community programming.

Skills

Communication

Program delivery

Leadership

Planning educational programs

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in relevant field

Job description

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Job Title: Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development - Breathitt County
Requisition Number: RE51843
Department Name: 81E05: KCES Region East Area 05
Work Location: Jackson, KY
Grade Level: 00
Type Of Position: Staff
Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required Education: No set minimum requirements.
Required Related Experience: No set minimum requirements.
Required License/Registration/Certification: Driver’s License

Physical Requirements: Job-related travel including overnight stays; visiting clientele at sites throughout the county (including farms); standing/walking for long periods; handling of average-weight objects up to 25 lbs.

Shift: Monday-Friday (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) with evenings and weekends as needed. Most weeks will exceed 40 hours.

Job Summary: The Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development will work to provide leadership and management to the overall 4-H youth development programs for Breathitt County. Agent responsibilities include:

• Implementing a well-rounded program that develops youth through school and community-based programs;
• Recruiting and training volunteers and leaders to work with youth;
• Utilizing and/or developing councils, advisory groups, and committees in programming around issues involving leadership development, community involvement, local government, community services and other forms of community economic development.

All agents in a county will support the dissemination of useful and practical information on subjects relating to Agriculture, Family Consumer Sciences, 4-H and Community and Rural Development as outlined in the KRS statutes 164.605 to 164.675.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities: 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.

Preferred Education/Experience: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Education, Agriculture, Family & Consumer Sciences, Social Science, or similar field of study.

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.