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

University of Kentucky; Owenton (KY); Presencial; USD 22.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of Kentucky is seeking an Extension Assistant for Agriculture and Natural Resources and 4-H Youth Development in Owen County. The role focuses on administrative support, program promotion, and event coordination to assist Extension Agents across county programs.

The position requires strong office software skills, ability to coordinate volunteers, and interaction with the public. Some travel to various sites may be required along with standard weekday hours.

Formación

• Experience with administrative support in office settings.
• Preference for experience in agriculture or youth development programs.

Responsabilidades

• Provide administrative support to Agriculture and Natural Resources and 4-H Youth Development programs.
• Assist in QuickBooks and budget file maintenance.
• Promote and organize new 4-H clubs; recruit members and volunteer leaders.
• Support existing clubs and programs; assist with events and public presentations.
• Coordinate with Extension Agent and interact with the public.

Herramientas

Microsoft Office Suite

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Access

Publisher

Office 365

Teams

Skype for Business

Zoom

Quickbooks

Descripción del empleo

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

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

Requisition Number

Requisition Number RE56173

Working Title

Department Name

Department Name 81C07: KCES Region Central Area 07

Work Location

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

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 Agriculture and Natural Resources and 4-H Youth Development – Owen County

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

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 agriculture and working with youth and previous experience working in an administrative support role

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 11/10/2026

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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * 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.eky.edu)
  • Newspaper
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  • Received an email about the posting
  • Social Media
  • Friend or Family
  • Journal of Extension
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  • Other
• * Do you have a valid driver's license and are you able to drive?
  • Yes
  • No