Extension Assistant for 4-H Youth Development - Laurel County at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky

Job Description:

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details

Job Title	Extension Assistant for 4-H Youth Development - Laurel County
Requisition Number	RE49168
Working Title
Department Name	81E03: KCES Region East Area 03
Work Location	London, KY
Grade Level	00
Salary Range
Type of Position	Staff
Position Time Status	Full-Time
Required Education	No set minimum requirements.
Click here for more information about equivalencies:	https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience	No set minimum requirements.
Required License/Registration/Certification	None.
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 – Laurel County Location: London, 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 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 & marketing, and record keeping while conducting yourself professionally. 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, ensuring that all youth and adults have an equal opportunity to participate in extension programs regardless of economic or social status and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, age, veteran status, or physical or mental disability 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: $15.30 – $17.50
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Office 365, Teams, Skype for Business; Zoom; and Quickbooks.
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 Driver’s License preferred
Deadline to Apply	04/16/2025
Our University Community	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. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. 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 (*).

1. * Do you have a family member who serves 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 this individual serves as a member of the Extension District Board.

   (Open Ended Question)

2. * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK’s online employment system?
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse issues in Higher Education)
   • HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
   • InsightIntoDiversity.com
   • Latinosinhighered.com
   • Indeed.com
   • Journal of Extension
   • Handshake
   • Social Media - Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.
   • Received an email about the posting
   • Career Fair
   • MANRRS or Junior MANRRS
   • Local newspaper advertisement
   • LinkedIn
   • An employee, colleague, friend and/or family member

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

Optional Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

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