Extension Assistant for 4-H Youth Development - Lincoln County - Military veterans preferred

2025-05-03
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 4-H Youth Development - Lincoln CountyRequisition NumberRE50159Working TitleDepartment Name81C03: KCES Region Central Area 03Work LocationStanford, 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
Driver’s License required
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 – Lincoln County

Location: Stanford, 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 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, and record keeping while conducting yourself in a professional manner.

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
    • 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: $16.00 – $19.00
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 working with youth and previous experience in an administrative support role working.
Deadline to Apply05/22/2025Our 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)

  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
  3. * Do you have a valid Kentucky Driver's License, and can you drive?
    • Yes
    • No

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




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