Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development – Magoffin County

University of Kentucky; Salyersville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky is seeking an Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development in Magoffin County, based in Salyersville, KY. You will provide leadership and management for county 4-H programs, coordinating school and community activities to develop youth.

Responsibilities include recruiting and training volunteers, forming councils and committees, and disseminating practical information on Agriculture, Family & Consumer Sciences, 4-H and community development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Education, Agriculture, Family & Consumer Sciences, Social Science, or similar field.
• Must be able to recruit and train volunteers and leaders to work with youth.
• Willingness to travel to sites throughout the county and conduct programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management to Magoffin County 4-H youth development programs.
• Recruit and train volunteers and leaders for 4-H activities.
• Utilize councils, advisory groups, and committees for program development in leadership, community involvement, and local government.
• Disseminate practical information on Agriculture, Family & Consumer Sciences, 4-H and Community & Rural Development.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Program delivery

Volunteer recruitment

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in relevant field

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development – Magoffin County

Requisition Number RE56272

Department Name 81E06: KCES Region East Area 06

Work Location Salyersville, 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 None

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

Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development in Magoffin County
Location: Salyersville, KY
The Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development will work to provide leadership and management to the overall 4-H youth development programs for Magoffin County. Agent responsibilities include: 1) implementing a well-rounded program that develops youth through school and community-based programs; 2) recruiting and training volunteers and leaders to work with youth; 3) utilizing and/or developing councils, advisory groups, and committees in programing 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.
State law requires a national and state criminal background check and a letter from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services stating the employee is clear to hire based on no findings of substantiated child abuse or neglect found through a background check of child abuse and neglect records as a condition of employment or involvement in this program.

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.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

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

Driver’s License

preferred

Deadline to Apply

11/16/2026

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