Extension Assistant for 4-H Youth Development– Franklin County

University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service in Frankfort, KY is seeking an Extension Assistant for 4-H Youth Development to provide essential administrative support to the program area and County Agent(s).

You will assist with program operations, teaching, recruitment, promotion, and record keeping, under the guidance of Extension Agents, while engaging with volunteers and the broader community.

Qualifications

• Experience providing program support to youth development programs.
• Ability to assist in teaching and presenting within community settings.
• Experience coordinating volunteers and clubs for youth activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to 4-H Youth Development and County Agent(s).
• Coordinate events, recruitment, and promotion of 4-H programs.
• Maintain records and budgets as part of program operations.
• Engage with the public and volunteers in a professional manner.

Skills

Administrative support

Teaching

Recruitment

Promotion

Record keeping

Public interaction

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Extension Assistant for 4-H Youth Development – Franklin County

Location: Frankfort, KY

As an Extension Assistant for 4-H Youth Development, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to the 4-H Youth Development program area and the 4-H Youth Development County Agent(s). You will report to an Extension Agent and there will be a high level of interaction with the general public. The Extension Assistant will be expected to be knowledgeable of the philosophy, goals and objectives, policies and procedures of the Cooperative Extension Service.

General Duties Include

• program support


• teaching


• recruitment


• promotion


• record keeping


• conducting yourself in a professional manner

Under the supervision of the 4-H Youth Development Extension Agent(s), the Extension Assistant will assist in:

• Quickbooks


• maintaining budget files


• promoting and organizing new 4-H clubs


• recruiting members and volunteer leaders


• providing support and guidance to existing 4-H clubs


• recruiting and working with volunteers in conducting events and activities such as group projects, 4-H achievement events, and public presentation programs


• serving all clientele

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.

Salary Range: $15.61-$22.00