Lexington, KY, USA
3 days ago
Extension Assistant for 4-H Youth Development - Laurel County
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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; 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 03/03/2025 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.


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