Agriculture Extension Specialist
Full Time
Job Title
Agriculture Extension Specialist
Requisition Number
RE48171
Working Title
Department Name
81360:4-H CENTRAL OPERATIONS
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
46
Salary Range
$52,021-85,800/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
MS
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Required Related Experience
3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Standing, walking, some lifting up to 20 pounds, sitting at computer for extended periods.
Shift
Daytime (typically Monday-Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm), some evenings and weekends.
Job Summary
The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment 4-H Department seeks an Agriculture Extension Specialist for Youth Work and Life Readiness, Health and Wellbeing Initiatives. This position is part of the 4-H Beyond ready initiative, which is a system-wide commitment to prepare young people to be healthy, productive, and engaged in the world around them. This Specialist provides program development and implementation for work/life readiness, healthcare workforce initiatives and youth health and well-being initiatives. This position will coordinate efforts to create new programs statewide and pursue new and exciting ways to get the information out to County Extension Agents. Responsibilities include curriculum development, grant writing and pursuing external funding and program development.
This position is located in Lexington, Ky.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Experience in Extension programming. Program coordination
Deadline to Apply
12/15/2024
Our University Community
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