Agriculture Extension Associate Senior

University of Kentucky

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

Job Title:

Agriculture Extension Associate Senior

Requisition Number: RE55420

Working Title:

Department Name: 81110:

Horticulture

Work Location:

Lexington, KY

Grade Level: 44

Salary Range: $44,/year

Type of Position:
Staff

Position Time Status:
Full-Time

Required

Education:

MS

Required Related

Experience:

No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification:
Driver’s License required

Physical Requirements:

Sitting and standing for long periods of time.

Shift: Monday–Friday, typically 8:00am-5:00pm. Some evenings or weekends, as needed. Travel required.

Job Summary:

Help Grow Kentucky’s Horticulture Community Through Education and Outreach. The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment’s Department of Horticulture seeks an Agriculture Extension Associate Senior to support statewide home horticulture education and serve as the State Master Gardener Coordinator. This position provides leadership for educational programming, outreach initiatives, and volunteer engagement efforts that help gardeners, county agents, and communities across Kentucky access research-based horticulture information.

Working closely with Extension faculty, county agents, and stakeholders throughout the state, the successful candidate will play an important role in advancing horticulture education and strengthening the Kentucky Extension Master Gardener Program.

• Develop and deliver educational programming and outreach resources focused on home horticulture and gardening
• Respond to home horticulture questions and support county agents with research-based information and resources
• Create, update, and maintain educational materials, including horticulture guides and publications
• Serve as State Coordinator for the Kentucky Extension Master Gardener Program
• Maintain and enhance Master Gardener communication platforms, including websites, SharePoint resources, social media, and listservs
• Support county-level Master Gardener programs through training, coordination, and connections to university resources
• Assist with planning and delivery of the annual Master Gardener conference and recognition activities
• Collaborate with faculty, Extension personnel, students, and stakeholders on horticulture education initiatives

• Strong knowledge of home horticulture and gardening practices
• Excellent written, editing, teaching, and public speaking skills
• Ability to communicate scientific information to a broad audience
• Experience developing educational resources and outreach materials
• Strong organizational and project management abilities
• Ability to build relationships and work effectively with Extension personnel, volunteers, and community stakeholders
• Commitment to service, education, and continuous learning

• Master’s degree
• Valid Driver’s License

• Meaningful impact:
  Help improve horticulture education and gardening success across Kentucky
• Statewide influence:
  Support Extension agents and Master Gardener programs throughout the Commonwealth
• Professional growth:
  Expand your expertise in horticulture outreach, volunteer engagement, and educational program development
• Hybrid flexibility:
  Opportunity for hybrid work arrangements with approval
• Collaborative environment:
  Work with faculty, Extension professionals, students, and community partners
• UK’s Exceptional Benefits

Interest in home gardening, community horticulture, and environmental stewardship continues to grow, creating greater demand for trusted, research-based information and educational resources. At the same time, the Kentucky Extension Master Gardener Program remains an important avenue for connecting university expertise with communities across the state. In this role, you’ll help expand the reach of horticulture education, strengthen volunteer programs, and provide the resources and leadership needed to support gardeners, Extension agents, and communities throughout Kentucky.

For additional information about the Horticulture department please . To find out more about Martin-Gatton CAFE and how the college supports the mission…