Extension Assistant -H Youth Development - Grayson

Overview

University of Kentucky
• Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details

Job Title
:
Extension Assistant for 4-H Youth Development - Grayson County

Requisition Number
: RE53071

Working Title
:
Extension Assistant for 4-H Youth Development – Grayson County

Location
:
Leitchfield, KY

Work Location
:
Leitchfield, KY

Department
: 81W06: KCES Region West Area 06

Salary Type
:
Salary Range
Salary Range
: $15.30 – $25.00

Type of Position
:
Staff

Position Time Status
:
Full-Time

Required Education
:
No set minimum requirements (equivalencies available)

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

Extension Assistant for 4-H Youth Development – Grayson County

Location:

Leitchfield, 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 public. The Extension Assistant will be expected to be knowledgeable of the philosophy, goals and objectives, policies, and procedures of the Cooperative Extension Service.

• program support
• teaching
• recruitment & marketing
• record keeping
• conducting yourself in a professionally

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 – $25.00

Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Office 365, Teams, Skype for Business;
Zoom;
Quickbooks

Supervisory Responsibilities
:
No

Education or previous experience in working with youth and previous experience working in an administrative support role

Final date to receive applications
: 02/19/2026

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. The University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination and 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, 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

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Applicant Documents

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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