University of Kentucky · 11 hours ago
Extension Assistant for 4-H Youth Development- Mercer County
Harrodsburg, KY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$15.30/hr - $18/hrThe University of Kentucky is seeking an Extension Assistant for 4-H Youth Development in Mercer County. The role involves providing administrative support to the 4-H Youth Development program and assisting the County Agent in various activities including program support, teaching, and recruitment.
AgricultureEducation
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Providing administrative support to the 4-H Youth Development program area and the 4-H Youth Development County Agent(s)
Reporting to an Extension Agent
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 group projects, 4-H achievement events, and public presentation programs
Serving all clientele
Qualification
Required
Driver's License required
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
Knowledgeable of the philosophy, goals and objectives, policies and procedures of the Cooperative Extension Service
Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Office 365, Teams, Skype for Business; Zoom; and Quickbooks
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
Preferred
Education or previous experience in working with youth and previous experience working in an administrative support role
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.
Founded in 1865
10001+ employees
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$12.55MKey Investors
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