Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development- Pulaski County 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 4-H Youth Development- Pulaski County
Requisition Number	RE50252
Working Title
Department Name	81E02: KCES Region East Area 02
Work Location	Somerset, 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 4-H Youth Development in Pulaski County. Location: Somerset, KY The Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development will work to provide leadership and management to the overall 4-H youth development programs for Pulaski County. Agent responsibilities include: 1) implementing a well-rounded program that develops youth through school and community-based programs; 2) recruiting and training volunteers and leaders to work with youth; 3) utilizing and/or developing councils, advisory groups, and committees in programing around issues involving leadership development, community involvement, local government, community services and other forms of community economic development. 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 statutes 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 Education, Agriculture, Family & Consumer Sciences, Social Science, or similar field of study.
Deadline to Apply	06/01/2025
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
   • 2.5 - 2.99
   • below 2.5
3. * How many years experience (paid or non-paid) do you have working with youth?
   • None
   • More than 0, through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, through 3 years
   • More than 3 years, through 5 years
   • More than 5 years
4. * Indicate below the answer that best describes your experience with 4-H.
   • Have been employed by the Cooperative Extension Service and worked with 4-H
   • Have been a 4-H leader/4-H volunteer
   • Was an active 4-H member
   • Participated in some 4-H programs
   • Have no involvement with 4-H
5. * Describe your experience working with youth.

   (Open Ended Question)

6. * Were you previously a UK Cooperative Extension summer intern?
   • Yes
   • No
7. * 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

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Academic Transcript

Optional Documents

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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