University of Kentucky · 9 hours ago
Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development- Clark County
Winchester, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelThe University of Kentucky is seeking an Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development in Clark County. The role involves providing leadership and management to the overall 4-H youth development programs, focusing on developing youth through various community-based initiatives.
GovernmentHealth CareSocial
Responsibilities
Implementing a well-rounded program that develops youth through school and community-based programs
Recruiting and training volunteers and leaders to work with youth
Utilizing and/or developing councils, advisory groups, and committees in 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 on subjects relating to Agriculture, Family Consumer Sciences, 4-H and Community and Rural Development as outlined in the KRS statutes 164.605 to 164.675
Qualification
Required
No set minimum requirements for education
No set minimum requirements for related experience
No required license/registration/certification
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
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
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
Preferred
Master's Degree in Education, Agriculture, Family & Consumer Sciences, Social Science, or similar field of study
Company
University of Kentucky
The University of Kentucky is a public, research-extensive, land grant university dedicated to improving people's lives through excellence in teaching, research, health care, cultural enrichment, and economic development for over 150 years.
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