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

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

The role involves assisting in budget maintenance, club promotion, recruiting members and volunteers, and organizing events, while engaging with the public and complying with background check requirements.

Qualifications

• Background check required by state law for employment in 4-H program.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the 4-H Youth Development program area and County Agent(s).
• Assist in promoting and organizing new 4-H clubs and recruiting members and volunteer leaders.
• Coordinate events and activities such as group projects, 4-H achievement events, and public presentation programs.

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