Extension Assistant for All Program Areas - Knox Co.

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleExtension Assistant for All Program Areas - Knox Co.Requisition NumberRE54210Working TitleDepartment Name81E03: KCES Region East Area 03Work LocationBarbourville, KYGrade Level00Salary RangeType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired EducationNo set minimum requirements.Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related ExperienceNo set minimum requirements.Required License/Registration/CertificationDriver’s License requiredPhysical RequirementsJob-related travel; visiting clientele at sites throughout the county (including farms); sitting/standing/walking for long periods; handling of average-weight objects up to 50 lbs.ShiftMonday-Friday (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.); occasional nights, weekends or holidays may be requiredJob SummaryExtension Assistant for All Program Areas – Knox County

Location: Barbourville, KY

As an Extension Assistant for all program areas, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to the 4-H Youth Development program, Family and Consumer Sciences program, and the Agriculture and Natural Resources program areas and the respective county Agent(s). You will report to an Area Extension Director and there will be a high level of interaction with the general public. The Extension Assistant will be expected to be knowledgeable of the philosophy, goals and objectives, policies, and procedures of the Cooperative Extension Service.

General duties include:

• program support
• teaching
• recruitment & marketing
• record keeping
• conducting yourself in a professional manner

Under the supervision of the Extension Agent(s), the Extension Assistant will assist in:

• Quickbooks
• maintaining budget files
• promoting and organizing new 4-H clubs
• recruiting members and volunteer leaders
• providing support and guidance to existing 4-H clubs
• recruiting and working with volunteers in conducting events and activities such as project groups, 4-H, FCS, ANR achievement events, and public presentation programs
• serving all clientele

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.Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesMicrosoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Office 365, Teams, Skype for Business; Zoom; QuickbooksDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceEducation or previous experience in agriculture/ horticulture/family and consumer sciences/working with youth and previous experience working in an administrative support roleDeadline to Apply05/19/2026Our University CommunityWe 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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you or a family member serve as a member on any county Extension District Board in Kentucky? If yes, please state the family member’s name and the county for which either you or this individual serves as a member of the Extension District Board.

   (Open Ended Question)

2. * Where did you first see this position advertised?
   • UK jobs, UK's online employment system (ukjobs.uky.edu)
   • Newspaper
   • Handshake
   • Received an email about the posting
   • Social Media
   • Friend or Family
   • Journal of Extension
   • Indeed.com
   • Other online job board
   • Other
3. * Do you have a valid driver’s license and are you able to drive?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents
Required DocumentsOptional Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

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