Agriculture Extension Associate

Job Title
Agriculture Extension Associate


Requisition Number
RE51424


Working Title

Department Name
81070:ANIMAL AND FOOD SCIENCES


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
42


Salary Range
$17.41-27.87/hour


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status

Required Education


BA




Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience


No experience required.




Required License/Registration/Certification

None.



Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift/carry up to 50 lbs. Sit/stand for long periods for training. Valid drivers license and ability to drive university owned vehicles strongly preferred.



Shift

Primary Days: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00p.m.; will require evenings,
weekends, overnight travel for training and outreach activities.



Job Summary

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment’s Animal and Food Sciences department is seeking a creative, problem-solving team player for the Beef Cattle Extension Associate role. The Animal and Food Sciences department involves studying and applying the basic principles of nutrition, reproduction and genetics to the production and management of domesticated animals, and the Extension Associate is a key member of the team providing technical assistance, developing educational materials, and coordinating education and outreach programs for the Beef Cattle Extension Team.





Responsibilities include:

• Planning and organizing educational programs developed by the Beef Extension Team for beef cattle producers, county extension agents, and other clientele as needed
• Assist beef extension personnel with planning and implementation of field demonstrations, and on-farm visits to beef cattle producers
• Data entry into electronic systems, including spreadsheets and record keeping software
• Assist with development of program evaluations and reports
• Aid with formatting and editing of extension publications including monthly newsletters, numbered extension publications, and social media posts.
• On-farm participation in collecting cattle records, forage samples, and other related activities

Why Join Us?



The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment fosters a collaborative and supportive work environment. Benefits of working with us include:

• A formal mentoring program
• Access to a staff development fund
• A shared commitment to making the University of Kentucky the University of, for, and with Kentucky

For additional information on Animal & Food Sciences department please Click Here. To find out more about M-G CAFE and how the college supports the mission of this being the University of, for, and with Kentucky, Click Here.





Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Able to effectively communicate and relay information to diverse and non-scientific audiences. Basic knowledge of beef cattle production systems and practices. Self starter, interested in helping provide training and educational materials to beef cattle producers and county extension agents.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Animal science, agriculture business, agriculture science or equivalent. BS + 1 year



Deadline to Apply
09/07/2025


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