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Extension Agent At- -H Youth Development Rowan

Job in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, 40598, USA
Listing for: University of Kentucky
Full Time, Part Time position
Listed on 2026-01-15
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Youth Development, Education Administration
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Extension Agent At-Large for 4-H Youth Development Rowan County

Job Title:

Extension Agent At-Large for 4-H Youth Development – Rowan County

Requisition Number:

RE52589

Department Name:

81E07: KCES Region East Area 07

Work Location:

Morehead, KY

Grade Level:

00

Type of Position:

Staff

Position Time Status :

Full-Time

Required

Education:

No set minimum requirements.

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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.

Job Summary:

Extension Agent at Large for 4-H Youth Development in Rowan County.

Location:

Morehead, KY.

This position will be for a maximum of 2 years.

The Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development will work to provide leadership and management to the overall 4-H youth development programs for Rowan County.

Agent responsibilities include:

  • 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
  • All agents in a county will 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.

    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.

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    Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:

    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.

    Does this position have supervisory responsibilities :

    Yes

    Preferred Education/

    Experience:

    Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Education, Agriculture, Family & Consumer Sciences, Social Science, or similar field of study.

    Final date to receive applications:

    12/21/2025

    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.

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