Lead 4-H Youth Development Agent — Russell County

University of Kentucky; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky in Russell Springs, KY seeks an Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development to provide leadership and management for county 4-H programs. You will work with youth, volunteers, and community partners to deliver engaging, educational activities across the county.

You will recruit and train volunteers, build advisory groups, and collaborate with local government and the Agricultural and Family & Consumer Sciences units to promote positive youth development outcomes.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing with groups and individuals and through mass media.
• Ability to use the computer for program delivery and management.
• Ability to visit clientele at sites throughout the county.
• Ability to plan and teach educational programs.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to serve as a positive role model.

Responsibilities

• implementing a well-rounded program that develops youth through school and community-based programs
• recruiting and training volunteers and leaders to work with youth
• utilizing and/or developing councils, advisory groups, and committees in programing around issues involving leadership development, community involvement, local government, community services and other forms of community economic development

Skills

Communication

Public speaking

Leadership

Teaching

Program management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Education, Agriculture, Family & Consumer Sciences, Social Science, or similar field

Job description

The University of Kentucky in Russell Springs, KY seeks an Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development to provide leadership and management for county 4-H programs. You will work with youth, volunteers, and community partners to deliver engaging, educational activities across the county.

You will recruit and train volunteers, build advisory groups, and collaborate with local government and the Agricultural and Family & Consumer Sciences units to promote positive youth development outcomes.