Extension Assistant for Agriculture and Natural Resources- Pike County - Military veterans preferred

2025-04-27
University of Kentucky
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Lexington
Kentucky
40502
United States


University of Kentucky

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

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job TitleExtension Assistant for Agriculture and Natural Resources- Pike CountyRequisition NumberRE50088Working TitleDepartment Name81E06: KCES Region East Area 06Work LocationPikeville, KYGrade Level00Salary RangeType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education

No set minimum requirements.

Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired 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 Agriculture and Natural Resources – Pike County

Location: Pikeville, KY

As an Extension Assistant, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Agriculture and Natural Resources program area and the Agriculture and Natural Resources County Agent. You will report to the County Agriculture and Natural Resources 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 & marketing,
  • record keeping
  • conducting yourself in a professional manner

Under the supervision of the Extension Agent(s), the Extension Assistant will assist in:
  • Quickbooks,
  • maintaining budget files
  • recruiting members and volunteer leaders
  • providing support and guidance to existing clubs or programs
  • recruiting and working with volunteers in conducting events and activities such as:
    • project groups
    • ANR or horticulture achievement events
    • 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: $15.50 – $18.00
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? NoPreferred Education/Experience
Education or previous experience in agriculture and previous experience in an administrative support role.

Driver’s license preferred
Deadline to Apply05/15/2025Our 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 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)

    (Open Ended Question)

  2. * 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

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
    Optional Documents
    1. Resume
    2. Cover Letter




    Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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