Extension Assistant for 4-H Youth Development- Franklin County

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

Job summary

University of Kentucky is seeking an Extension Assistant for 4-H Youth Development in Franklin County to provide administrative support for the 4-H program and County Agent teams. You will interact with the public and assist in implementing youth development activities while adhering to program policies.

Key duties include program support, teaching, recruitment, and event coordination, with leadership from Extension Agents.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting youth programs or administrative roles.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to organize events, recruit volunteers and interact with the public.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the 4-H Youth Development program area.
• Assist in teaching, recruitment, promotion, and club organization.
• Support 4-H clubs, recruit volunteers, and coordinate events and activities.

Skills

MS Office suite

Administrative support

Youth program experience

Education

Youth program experience

Tools

QuickBooks

Zoom

Teams

Skype for Business

PowerPoint

Job description

Extension Assistant for 4-H Youth Development- Franklin County

Job Title Extension Assistant for 4-H Youth Development- Franklin County

Requisition Number

Requisition Number RE55727

Working Title

Department Name

Department Name 81C04: KCES Region Central Area 04

Work Location

Work Location Frankfort, 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.

Required License/Registration/Certification

Driver’s License required

Physical Requirements

Job-related travel; visiting clientele at sites throughout the county (including farms); sitting/standing/walking for long periods; handling of average-weight objects up to 50 lbs.

Shift

Monday-Friday (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.); occasional nights, weekends or holidays may be required.

Job Summary

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
• 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
• 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

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Office 365, Teams, Skype for Business; Zoom; Quickbooks

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Education or previous experience in working with youth and previous experience working in an administrative support role

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 11/19/2026

Our University Community

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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.