Extension Assistant for Agriculture and Natural Resources and 4-H Youth Development - Owen County

University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service; Owenton (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service in Owen County is seeking an Extension Assistant for Agriculture and Natural Resources and 4-H Youth Development. You will provide administrative support to program areas and county agents, assist with teaching, recruitment, promotion, and records, and interact with the public.

Under supervision, you will help with Quickbooks, budget file maintenance, club promotion and recruitment, volunteer coordination, and event support for 4-H and

Qualifications

• Administrative support to program areas and county agents.
• Involves teaching, recruitment, promotion, and records management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in Quickbooks and maintaining budget files.
• Promote and organize 4-H clubs.
• Recruit members and volunteer leaders.
• Provide support to existing clubs and programs.
• Recruit and work with volunteers for events and activities.
• Serve all clientele.

Skills

Administrative support

Public interaction

Recruitment

Promotion

Record keeping

Volunteer coordination

Tools

Quickbooks

Job description

Extension Assistant for Agriculture and Natural Resources and 4-H Youth Development - Owen County

Location: Owenton, KY

As an Extension Assistant for Agriculture and Natural Resources and 4-H Youth Development, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Agriculture and Natural Resources and 4-H Youth Development program areas and the Agriculture and Natural Resources and 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, and record keeping while conducting yourself in a professional manner.

Under the supervision of an Extension Agent, 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 clubs and programs
• recruiting and working with volunteers in conducting events and activities such as group projects, 4-H or agriculture 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 - $20.00