Extension Assistant -H Youth Development - Boyle

Extension Assistant for 4-H Youth Development – Boyle County

Work Location: Danville, Kentucky

Requisition Number: RE54660

Department: 81C03: KCES Region Central Area 03

Grade Level: 00

Type of Position: Staff

Salary Range: $15.30 – $20.00 per hour

Shift: Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; occasional nights, weekends or holidays may be required.

Final date to receive applications: June 24, 2026

Job Summary: As an Extension Assistant, you will provide administrative support to the 4-H Youth Development program area and County Agent(s). You will report to an Extension Agent and interact with the public. You should be knowledgeable about the Cooperative Extension Service.

• Provide program support, teaching, recruitment & marketing, record keeping.
• Maintain Quick Books and budget files.
• Promote and organize new 4-H clubs.
• Recruit members and volunteer leaders.
• Provide support and guidance to existing clubs.
• Recruit and work with volunteers in conducting events such as group projects, 4‑H achievement events, and public presentations.
• Serve all clientele.

Required:

• Driver’s license required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Office 365, Teams, Skype for Business, Zoom) and Quick Books.
• Background check clear of child abuse/neglect records as required by state law.
• Clear to hire based on no findings of substantiated child abuse or neglect.

Preferred:

• Education or experience working with youth.
• Previous administrative support role.
• Previous experience working with 4‑H or youth programs.

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 or 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, which may include national background check and/or drug screen.