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Program Assistant

University of Kentucky
locationFayette County, Lexington, KY, USA
PublishedPublished: 1/22/2026
Full Time

Job Title
Program Assistant

Requisition Number
RE52959

Working Title
Nutrition Education Program Assistant

Department Name
81330:FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
00

Salary Range

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

No set minimum requirements.

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Required Related Experience

No set minimum requirements.

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. Sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time and repetitive motion tasks.

Shift

Primarily Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 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 is seeking a Nutrition Education Program Assistant. This position is responsible for delivering direct, evidence-based nutrition and food preparation education to EFNEP audiences, collecting and reporting evaluation data, and actively recruiting and enrolling program participants. The successful candidate will also build and maintain community partnerships and contribute to ongoing program improvement through professional development. This position is housed at the Fayette County Extension Office and supported on soft funds.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

MS Windows, Excel, and Qualtrics.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
02/15/2026

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