Agriculture Extension Associate

Job Title
Agriculture Extension Associate

Requisition Number
RE54906

Working Title

Department Name
81110:Horticulture

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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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Extreme weather conditions; sitting and/or standing for long periods of time; effectively communicating with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Shift

Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; travel required, evenings/weekends may be required for demonstrations and field days.

Job Summary

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment’s Department of Horticulture seeks an Agriculture Extension Associate. The Extension Associate will design, develop and deliver educational programs and resource materials in ornamental horticultural crop
production and marketing in concert with collaborating faculty as part of the team of Extension Associates. Travel is required. This position is funded by the Kentucky Horticulture Council.

For additional information about the Horticulture department please click here. To find out more about Martin-Gatton CAFE and how the college supports the mission of this being the University of, for, and with Kentucky, click here.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

A working knowledge of general farm production practices and equipment. Computer skills for data entry and report generation are desirable; social media platforms, website, newsletter, listserv.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Driver’s license and five years of driving experience preferred.

Deadline to Apply
07/08/2026

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