Agriculture Extension Associate Senior

Job Title
Agriculture Extension Associate Senior


Requisition Number
RE50729


Working Title
Senior Extension Associate – Polk Dalton


Department Name
81330:FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
44


Salary Range
$43,805-70,075/year


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education


MS




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Required Related Experience


No experience required.




Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

This position requires occasional lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds, and loading and/or unloading supplies and materials onto carts.



Shift

Primarily Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., some weekends and evening activities may be required as needed.



Job Summary

The University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is seeking a Senior Extension Associate to join our Family and Consumer Sciences Extension program as an embedded Extension educator at the University of Kentucky Polk Dalton Clinic. This role involves engaging clients in nutrition education programming, establishing strategic partnerships, and conducting program evaluations to ensure effectiveness. The successful candidate will work to enhance community health through targeted nutrition education initiatives. A Registered Dietitian (RD) credential is preferred. This position is soft-funded.





Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Master’s degree and 3 years of experience preferred.





Deadline to Apply
07/09/2025


Our University Community

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