Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Education – Taylor Co. 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 Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Education – Taylor Co.
Requisition Number	RE49967
Working Title
Department Name	81E01: KCES Region East Area 01
Work Location	Campbellsville, 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 including overnight stays; visiting clientele at sites throughout the county (including farms); standing/walking for long periods; handling of average-weight objects up to 25 lbs.
Shift	Monday-Friday (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) with evenings and weekends as needed. Most weeks will exceed 40 hours.
Job Summary	Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources in Taylor County Location: Campbellsville, KY The Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources will provide leadership for educational programs in agriculture, horticulture, and natural resources for Taylor County. The Agent responsibilities include: developing the agricultural & horticultural proficiency of local citizens through educational programs providing agricultural expertise to answer questions and solve problems related to agriculture, horticulture, and natural resources developing field trails, test demonstrations and result demonstrations in related areas utilizing and/or developing councils, advisory groups, and committees to facilitate community involvement in programming jointly sharing responsibility in community programming around issues involving leadership development, community involvement, local government, community services and other forms of community economic development support the dissemination of useful and practical information regarding urban agricultural and environmental practices and the local food systems. Emphasis on horticulture and diversified agriculture. All agents in a county will support the dissemination of useful and practical information on subjects relating to Agriculture, Family Consumer Sciences, 4-H and Community and Rural Development as outlined in the KRS statues 164.605 to 164.675. 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. Resume, cover letter and transcripts are required at time of application. Visit the Extension Careers page: https://ces-personnel.ca.uky.edu/careers
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	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.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	Yes
Preferred Education/Experience	Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Agronomy/Plant Science/Horticulture; Agriculture Education/Leadership; Agricultural and Medical Biotechnology; Agriculture Economics; Animal Sciences; Community and Leadership Development; Equine Science and Management; General Agriculture; Forestry; Landscape Architecture; Natural Resources and Environmental Science; Sustainable Agriculture and Community Food Systems; General Biology; Ecology and Evolutionary Biology; Genetics, Genomics, and Bioinformatics; Physiology and Behavior; Plant Biology.
Deadline to Apply	05/05/2025
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 bachelor's degree or expect to graduate within 6 months?
   • yes
   • no
2. * What is your undergraduate GPA? Note: If you will receive your degree within 6 months, indicate your current GPA. If you have already completed a Master’s Degree please indicate that instead of your undergraduate GPA.
   • Completed Master's
   • 3.0-4.0
   • 2.75-2.99
   • Below 2.75
3. * 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)

4. * Where did you first see this position advertised?
   • UK jobs, UK's online employment system (ukjobs.eky.edu)
   • Newspaper
   • Handshake
   • Received an email about the posting
   • Social Media
   • Friend or Family
   • Journal of Extension
   • Indeed.com
   • Other online job board
   • Other
5. * Were you previously a UK Cooperative Extension summer intern?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Academic Transcript

Optional Documents

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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