What are the responsibilities and job description for the Extension Assistant for Agriculture and Natural Resources - Breathitt County position at University of Kentucky?
Posting Details
Job Title
Extension Assistant for Agriculture and Natural Resources - Breathitt County
Requisition Number
RE49167
Working Title
Department Name
81E05: KCES Region East Area 05
Work Location
Jackson, 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
Job-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.
Shift
Days (8:00am – 4:30pm) Monday-Friday; occasional nights, weekends or holidays may be required
Job Summary
Extension Assistant for Agriculture and Natural Resources – Breathitt County
Location: Jackson, KY
As an Extension Assistant, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Agriculture and Natural Resources program area and the Agriculture and Natural Resources County Agent. You will report to the County Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent and there will be a high level of interaction with the 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, and record keeping while conducting yourself professionally.
Under the supervision of the Extension Agent, the Extension Assistant will assist in:
Location: Jackson, KY
As an Extension Assistant, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Agriculture and Natural Resources program area and the Agriculture and Natural Resources County Agent. You will report to the County Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent and there will be a high level of interaction with the 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, and record keeping while conducting yourself professionally.
Under the supervision of the Extension Agent, the Extension Assistant will assist in:
- Quickbooks
- maintaining budget files,
- recruiting members and volunteer leaders,
- providing support and guidance to existing clubs or programs
- recruiting and working with volunteers in conducting events and activities such as project groups, ANR achievement events, and public presentation programs
- serving all clientele, ensuring that all youth and adults have an equal opportunity to participate in extension programs regardless of economic or social status and will not discriminate on the basis 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
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.
Salary Range: $15.30 – $16.30
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Office 365, Teams, Skype for Business; Zoom; Quickbooks
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Education or previous experience in agriculture and previous experience working in an administrative support role.
Driver’s license preferred
Driver’s license preferred
Deadline to Apply
03/03/2025
Our University Community
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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.
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.
Salary : $15 - $16
