Extension Agent for Community Arts - Bullitt County

Job Title
Extension Agent for Community Arts - Bullitt County


Requisition Number
RE49614


Working Title

Department Name
81C05: KCES Region Central Area 05


Work Location
Shepherdsville, KY


Grade Level
00


Salary Range

Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education


No set minimum requirements.




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


Required Related Experience


No set minimum requirements.




Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

Job-related travel including overnight stays; visiting clientele at sites throughout the county (including farms); standing/walking for long periods; handling of average-weight objects up to 25 lbs.



Shift


Monday-Friday (8:00am – 5:00pm) with evenings and weekends as needed. Most weeks will exceed 40 hours.



Job Summary

Extension Agent for Community Arts – Bullitt County



Location: Shepherdsville, KY



The Extension Agent for Community Arts is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs that foster a vibrant arts culture within the community. This role includes leading programs in performing, visual, and literary arts, building arts leadership, and expanding access to arts education. The agent collaborates with local organizations, businesses, and volunteers to strengthen arts opportunities, enhance community engagement, and support economic and social development. Additional responsibilities include public outreach, reporting program impact, facilitating partnerships, and contributing to Extension initiatives in agriculture, horticulture, family and consumer sciences, and 4-H youth development.



All agents in a county will support the dissemination of useful and practical information on subjects relating to Agriculture, Family Consumer Sciences, 4-H and Community and Rural Development as outlined in the KRS statues 164.605 to 164.675.

State law requires a national and state criminal background check and a letter from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services stating the employee is clear to hire based on no findings of substantiated child abuse or neglect found through a background check of child abuse and neglect records as a condition of employment or involvement in this program.



Resume, cover letter, and transcripts are required at time of application.



Visit the Extension Careers page: https://ces-personnel.ca.uky.edu/careers



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing with groups and individuals and through mass media. Ability to use the computer for program delivery and management. Ability to visit clientele at sites throughout the county. Ability to plan and teach educational programs. Demonstrated leadership and ability to serve as a positive role model. Driver’s License Preferred.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes


Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in: Community Arts; fine arts education; or related field. A wide background in fine arts areas and experience in community fine arts programs is preferred.

Driver’s license preferred



Deadline to Apply
06/04/2025


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