Agriculture Extension Specialist

Job Title
Agriculture Extension Specialist

Requisition Number
RE52321

Working Title
Extension Specialist for Substance Use Prevention and Recovery

Department Name
81330:FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
46

Salary Range
$52,021-85,800/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

MS

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Required Related Experience

3 yrs

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 Martin Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Unit seeks an Extension Specialist for Substance Use Prevention and Recovery that will support community education and outreach that promotes prevention, recovery support, and family resilience. This position will work with Extension Specialists, County Extension Agents, and community partners to identify, adapt, and deliver evidence-based programs and resources. Focus areas include youth and family prevention education, recovery-supportive environments, reducing stigma, and connecting individuals and families to local resources. The specialist will provide training and technical assistance to county personnel and assist with program evaluation and continuous improvement. A master’s degree in a related field and experience in community health, substance use prevention, or recovery support is preferred. This position is soft-funded.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Proven ability to work within deadlines; strong organizational and time/project management skills; excellent oral and written communication skills. Word, PowerPoint.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Master’s Degree preferred

Driver’s License preferred

Deadline to Apply
12/05/2025

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.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

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.