Extension Agent -H Youth Development - Campbell

Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development - Campbell County

Job Title:

Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development - Campbell County

Requisition Number: RE52580

Department Name: 81C08: KCES Region Central Area 08

Work Location:

Highland Heights, KY

Grade Level: 00

Type of Position:
Staff

Position Time Status:
Full-Time

Required

Education:

No set minimum requirements.

Required Related

Experience:

No set minimum requirements.

Required License/Registration/Certification:
None

Physical Requirements:

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.

Shift: Monday‑Friday (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) with evenings and weekends as needed. Most weeks will exceed 40 hours.

The Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development will provide leadership and management to the overall 4-H youth development programs for Campbell County, ensuring the delivery of education programs and community engagement.

• Implement a well‑rounded program that develops youth through school and community‑based programs.
• Recruit and train volunteers and leaders to work with youth.
• Utilize and/or develop councils, advisory groups, and committees to program 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.
• Ensure compliance with state law requiring a national and state criminal background check and a letter from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.

• 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.

• Preferred education:
  
  Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Education, Agriculture, Family & Consumer Sciences, Social Science, or similar field of study.
• Prior experience:
  No set minimum requirements, but experience in youth development or community programming is desirable.
• Supervisory responsibilities:
  
  Yes.

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.

Resume, cover letter, and transcripts are required at time of application. Final date to receive applications: 01/04/2026.