Extension Agent -H Youth Development - Boyle

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Job Title: Extension Agent for 4‑H Youth Development – Boyle Co.

Requisition Number: RE53276

Department Name: 81C03: KCES Region Central Area 03

Location: Danville, 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 pounds.

Shift: Mon – Fri 8:00 – 5:00 with evenings and week‑ends as needed. Most weeks will exceed 40 hours.

Extension Agent for 4‑H Youth Development will provide leadership and management to the overall 4‑H youth development programs for Danville County.

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 support 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 indicating the employee is clear to hire based on no findings of substantiated child abuse or neglect. This is a condition of employment or involvement in this program.

Resume, cover letter and transcripts are required at time of application.

• 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

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes

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

03/09/2026

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