Extension Specialist Extension Health Partnerships

Extension Specialist for Extension Health Partnerships Job Summary

The Martin‑Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment seeks an Extension Health Partnership Specialist to support Cooperative Extension in advancing health‑focused outreach by developing strong community and regional partnerships that align resources to improve the health of Kentuckians. The role will provide leadership in managing health‑related projects, grants, and collaborative initiatives; assess county needs and available programs; coordinate resources that align with local priorities;

and serve the Central region of Kentucky.

• Develop and sustain community and regional partnerships to support health‑focused outreach.
• Lead the management of health‑related projects, grants, and collaborative initiatives.
• Assess needs across counties and organize available programs to address local health priorities.
• Coordinate resources and align them with community priorities.
• Maintain occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds and handling of supplies and materials on carts.

Full‑time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; occasional weekends and evenings may be required.

• Master’s degree required.
• Minimum of 3 years related experience.
• Proven ability to work within deadlines.
• Strong organizational and time/project management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Preferred:
  Driver’s license.

• Formal mentoring program to support professional development.
• Access to a staff development fund for continued learning and skill building.
• Dedicated staff recognition programs that celebrate contributions.
• Shared commitment to making the University of Kentucky the University of, for, and with Kentucky.

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, including a national background check and/or drug screen. The University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

07/08/2026