November 16, 2024

University of Kentucky

Lexington

FULL TIME

Agriculture Extension Specialist

Posting Details

Job Title

Agriculture Extension Specialist

Requisition Number

RE48171

Working Title

Department Name

81360:4-H CENTRAL OPERATIONS

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Grade Level

Salary Range

$52,021-85,800/year

Type of Position

Staff

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Required Education

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Required Related Experience

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Standing, walking, some lifting up to 20 pounds, sitting at computer for extended periods.

Shift

Daytime (typically Monday-Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm), some evenings and weekends.

Job Summary

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment 4-H Department seeks an Agriculture Extension Specialist for Youth Work and Life Readiness, Health and Wellbeing Initiatives. This position is part of the 4-H Beyond ready initiative, which is a system-wide commitment to prepare young people to be healthy, productive, and engaged in the world around them. This Specialist provides program development and implementation for work/life readiness, healthcare workforce initiatives and youth health and well-being initiatives. This position will coordinate efforts to create new programs statewide and pursue new and exciting ways to get the information out to County Extension Agents. Responsibilities include curriculum development, grant writing and pursuing external funding and program development.

This position is located in Lexington, Ky.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Preferred Education/Experience

Experience in Extension programming. Program coordination

Deadline to Apply

12/15/2024

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