Extension Assistant for 4-H Youth Development - Grant County

Extension Assistant for 4-H Youth Development - Grant County at University of Kentucky Extension Assistant for 4-H Youth Development - Grant County at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky Posted in 3 days ago.

Job Description:

University of Kentucky Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status. Posting Details Posting Details Job Title Extension Assistant for 4-H Youth Development - Grant County Requisition Number RE54388 Working Title Department Name 81C08: KCES Region Central Area 08 Work Location Williamstown, KY Grade Level 00 Salary Range Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education No set minimum requirements. Click here for more information about equivalencies: Required Related Experience No set minimum requirements. Required License/Registration/Certification Driver's License required 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 Monday-Friday (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.); occasional nights, weekends or holidays may be required Job Summary Extension Assistant for 4-H Youth Development -

Grant County Location:

Williamstown, KY As an Extension Assistant for 4-H Youth Development, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to the 4-H Youth Development program area and the 4-H Youth Development County Agent(s). You will report to an Extension Agent and there will be a high level of interaction with the general 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 in a professional manner. Under the supervision of the 4-H Youth Development Extension Agent(s), the Extension Assistant will assist in: Quickbooks; 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. 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 - $20.00 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 working with youth and previous experience working in an administrative support role Deadline to Apply 06/02/2026 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. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. 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. Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (

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• Do you or a family member serve as a member on any county Extension District Board in Kentucky? If yes, please state the family member's name and the county for which either you or this individual serves as a member of the Extension District Board. (Open Ended Question)
• Where did you first see this position advertised? UK jobs, UK's online employment system (ukjobs.uky.edu) Newspaper Handshake Received an email about the posting Social Media Friend or Family Journal of Extension Indeed.com Other online job board Other
• Do you have a valid driver's license and are you able to drive?

Yes No Applicant Documents Required Documents Optional Documents Resume Cover Letter Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. PI284531314