Agriculture Extension Associate

Job Title
Agriculture Extension Associate

Requisition Number
RE52878

Working Title
Adult Shooting Sports Extension Associate

Department Name
81090:Forestry and Natural Resources

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
42

Salary Range
$17.41-27.87/hour

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

BA

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Required Related Experience

No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Sitting for extended periods of time.

Shift

Monday-Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm; some evening and weekend hours may be required.

Job Summary

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, seeks an Agriculture Extension Associate.

This position will assist in Forestry and Natural Resources Extension activities, including, but not limited to:

• conducting shooting sports, hunter recruitment, and game processing programming aimed at engaging and recruiting the public in these activities
• collecting attendee information and interpreting the information to better align resources
• preparation of education materials, aid in grant reporting requirements
• oversight and coordination of activities with collaborators including Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources and associated non-government organizations
• providing support to others working on aligned projects including Cook Wild KY
• performing related tasks as they arise

The Extension Associate will participate in extension and outreach activities and participate in professional development activities, as well as attend relevant and agreed-upon scientific and outreach conferences. This is a grant-funded, three-year position renewed annually.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

MS Windows Suite; excellent organizational and writing skills

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
01/29/2026

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