Agriculture Extension Specialist

Job Title
Agriculture Extension Specialist

Requisition Number
RE52474

Working Title
Extension Specialist for Extension Health Partnerships

Department Name
81170:Program and Staff Development

Work Location
North Eastern Kentucky

Grade Level
46

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

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

MS

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

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 seeks an Extension Health Partnership Specialist to support Cooperative Extension in advancing health-focused outreach by developing strong community and regional partnerships that align resources to improve the health of Kentuckians. The role will provide leadership in managing health related projects, grants, and collaborative initiatives. This position will strengthen capacity across counties by assessing needs, organizing available programs, and coordinating resources that align with local priorities. This position will serve the Eastern region of Kentucky, with an emphasis in Boyd, Carter, Greenup, Rowan, and surrounding counties.

About the Role:
This position will strengthen capacity across counties by assessing needs, organizing available programs, and coordinating resources that align with local priorities. This position will serve the Eastern region of Kentucky, with an emphasis in Boyd, Carter, Greenup, Rowan, and surrounding counties.

Why Join Us?
At the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, you’ll find a community that values collaboration, growth, and recognition. Benefits of joining our team include:

• A formal mentoring program to support your professional development
• Access to a staff development fund for continued learning and skill building
• Dedicated staff recognition programs that celebrate your contributions
• A shared commitment to making the University of Kentucky the University of, for, and with Kentucky

Join us in shaping the future of teaching and learning—where innovation meets impact.

For additional information on Cooperative Extension 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

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.

Deadline to Apply
01/04/2026

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.