Agriculture Extension Specialist Senior

Job Title
Agriculture Extension Specialist Senior

Requisition Number
RE53713

Working Title

Department Name
81110:Horticulture

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
48

Salary Range
$62,941-103,834/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

PhD

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

Required Related Experience

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

Driver’s License.

Physical Requirements

Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects. Standing/sitting for long periods of time.

Shift

Monday- Friday; 8:00 am- 5:00 pm.; and additional hours may be required for meetings, research and instruction.

Job Summary

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment’s James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits seeks an Agriculture Extension Specialist Senior. Duties include, but not limited to: develop networks and relationships at the state, regional, and/or national level, as appropriate to current needs, that strengthen and advance the Beam Institute’s spirits industry workforce education programming. Provide leadership and support Extension programming. Provide technical assistance to agents and spirits industry stakeholders through expert communication, extension publications, and other appropriate channels. Lead partnerships with external stakeholders and state agencies to support Beam Institute training programs. Coordinate with state agencies to ensure compliance with policies for state-accredited training programs and credentials. Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate Beam Institute Extension activities. Perform applied research related to spirits industry workforce training needs and implementation.

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:

• Exceptional benefits package.
• 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 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.

IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered).

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Computer literacy as well as effective written and oral communication skills are required.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Master’s degree.

Deadline to Apply
03/30/2026

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.