Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources and 4-H Youth Development – Rowan County
University of Kentucky
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Job summary
University of Kentucky Extension is seeking an Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources and 4-H Youth Development in Rowan County (Morehead, KY). The role leads educational programs across agriculture, horticulture, natural resources and youth development, working with volunteers and community groups.
You will develop and deliver programs, coordinate with advisory groups, and advocate for youth and community leadership initiatives while conducting outreach across farms and local
Qualifications
- Requires ability to communicate clearly with diverse audiences
- Ability to plan and deliver educational programs in agriculture and 4-H
- Experience working with youth and volunteers preferred
- Demonstrated leadership and ability to serve as a positive role model
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership for educational programs in agriculture, horticulture and natural resources
- Oversee 4-H youth development activities for Rowan County
- Develop field trails, demonstrations and result demonstrations
- Coordinate with councils and advisory groups to guide programming
- Involve community in leadership development and local government outreach
- Recruit and train volunteers to support youth programming
- Disseminate practical information on Agriculture, Family Consumer Sciences, 4-H and community development
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Job description
Job Title Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources and 4-H Youth Development – Rowan County
Requisition Number
Requisition Number RE56169
Working Title
Department Name
Department Name 81E07: KCES Region East Area 07
Work Location
Work Location Morehead, KY
Grade Level 00
Salary Range
Type of Position
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education
No set minimum requirements.
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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 Agriculture and Natural Resources and 4-H Youth Development in Rowan County.
Location: Morehead, KY
The Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources / 4-H Youth Development will provide leadership for educational programs in agriculture, horticulture and natural resources and the overall 4-H youth development programs for Rowan County.
The Agriculture and Natural Resources responsibilities include:
- developing the agricultural & horticultural proficiency of local citizens through educational programs
- providing agricultural expertise to answer questions and solve problems related to agriculture, horticulture and natural resources
- developing field trails, test demonstrations and result demonstrations in related areas
- utilizing and/or developing councils, advisory groups, and committees to facilitate community involvement in programming
- jointly sharing responsibility in community programming around issues involving leadership development, community involvement, local government, community services and other forms of community economic development. Emphasis on horticulture and diversified agriculture.
- 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 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 statues 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.
Resume, cover letter and transcripts are required at time of application.
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?
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in: Agronomy/Plant Science/Horticulture; Agriculture Education/Leadership; Agricultural and Medical Biotechnology; Agriculture Economics; Animal Sciences; Community and Leadership Development; Equine Science and Management; General Agriculture; Forestry; Landscape Architecture; Natural Resources and Environmental Science; Sustainable Agriculture and Community Food Systems; General Biology; Ecology and Evolutionary Biology; Genetics, Genomics, and Bioinformatics; Physiology and Behavior; Plant Biology.
Deadline to Apply
Deadline to Apply 11/10/2026
Our University Community
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.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a bachelor's degree or expect to graduate within 6 months?
- yes
- no
- * What is your undergraduate GPA? Note: If you will receive your degree within 6 months, indicate your current GPA. If you have already completed a Master’s Degree please indicate that instead of your undergraduate GPA.
- Completed Master's
- 3.0-4.0
- 2.75-2.99
- 0- 2.74
- * How many years experience (paid or non-paid) do you have working with youth?
- None
- More than 0, through 1 year
- More than 1 year, through 3 years
- More than 3 years, through 5 years
- More than 5 years
- * Indicate below the answer that best describes your experience with 4-H.
- Have been employed by the Cooperative Extension Service and worked with 4-H
- Have been a 4-H leader/4-H volunteer
- Was an active 4-H member
- Participated in some 4-H programs
- Have no involvement with 4-H
- * Describe your experience working with youth.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Do you or a family member serve as a member on any county Extension District Board in Kentucky? If yes, please state the family member’s name and the county for which either you or this individual serves as a member of the Extension District Board.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Where did you first see this position advertised?
- UK jobs, UK's online employment system (ukjobs.uky.edu)
- Newspaper
- Handshake
- Received an email about the posting
- Social Media
- Friend or Family
- Journal of Extension
- Indeed.com
- Other online job board
- Other
- * Were you previously a UK Cooperative Extension summer intern?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have a valid driver’s license and are you able to drive?
- Yes
- No
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