Extension Agent for Horticulture – Fayette Co.

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 : 00 a.m. – 5 : 00 p.m.) with evenings and weekends as needed. Most weeks will exceed 40 hours. Job Summary Extension Agent for Horticulture in Fayette County.

Location : Lexington, KY

The Extension Agent for Horticulture will provide leadership for educational programs in agriculture, horticulture and natural resources for Fayette County. The Agent responsibilities include :

• developing the agricultural & horticultural proficiency of local citizens through educational programs
• providing agricultural expertise to answer questions and solve problems related to agriculture, horticulture and natural resources;
• developing field trails, test demonstrations and result demonstrations in related areas
• utilizing and / or developing councils, advisory groups, and committees to facilitate community involvement in programming
• jointly sharing responsibility in community programming around issues involving leadership development, community involvement, local government, community services and other forms of community economic development.
• Support the dissemination of useful and practical information regarding urban agricultural and environmental practices and the local food systems. Emphasis on horticulture and diversified agriculture.

This position will serve all clientele ensuring that all youth and adults have an equal opportunity to participate in Extension programs regardless of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, age, veteran status, or physical or mental disability.

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. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes Preferred Education / Experience Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in : Agronomy / Plant Science / Horticulture; Agriculture Education / Leadership; Agricultural and Medical Biotechnology; Agriculture Economics; Animal Sciences; Community and Leadership Development; Equine Science and Management; General Agriculture; Forestry; Landscape Architecture; Natural Resources and Environmental Science; Sustainable Agriculture and Community Food Systems; General Biology; Ecology and Evolutionary Biology; Genetics, Genomics, and Bioinformatics; Physiology and Behavior; Plant Biology. Deadline to Apply 03 / 06 / 2025 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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

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.