Agriculture Extension Specialist Sr

Working Title Extension Programs & Partnerships Lead, Bill Gatton Foundation Integrated Water, Climate, and Sustainability Initiative

Department Name

Department Name 81050:

BIOSYSTEMS & AGR ENGINEERING

Work Location

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 48

Salary Range

Salary Range $64,/year

Type of Position

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education

PhD

for more information about equivalencies:

Required License/Registration/Certification

Driver’s License

Physical Requirements

Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects. Standing/sitting for long periods of time.

Shift

Monday
- Friday; 8:00 am- 5:00 pm.;
Additional hours and weekends may be required for meetings,
research and instruction.

Job Summary

Lead Strategic Extension Programming to Advance Kentucky’s Water, Climate, and Sustainability Priorities
The University of Kentucky is seeking an Agriculture Extension Specialist Senior to join the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment
.
This position provides leadership and coordination for the Bill Gatton Foundation Integrated Water, Climate, and Sustainability Initiative by aligning Extension, research, stakeholder engagement, and partnership activities across multiple focus areas. The role serves as a key connector among faculty, staff, Extension professionals, students, and external partners while leading the development of stakeholder-focused educational resources and outreach efforts that address Kentucky’s evolving water, climate, and sustainability challenges.
What You’ll Do

• Coordinate the implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the Bill Gatton Foundation Integrated Water, Climate, and Sustainability Initiative.
• Lead planning, scheduling, reporting, and coordination efforts to ensure alignment of activities, budgets, deliverables, and strategic objectives.
• Develop and curate stakeholder-focused Extension resources, educational materials, fact sheets, and outreach products grounded in current science and best practices.
• Collaborate with faculty, subject matter experts, Extension personnel, and partners to identify and address emerging educational needs related to water, climate, and sustainability.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among interdisciplinary teams, partner organizations, and stakeholder groups.
• Monitor program progress, document accomplishments and impacts, and prepare reports and assessments that support initiative goals.
• Coordinate workshops, outreach activities, participant registration, and event logistics.
• Collect and analyze evaluation data to assess program effectiveness and support dissemination of initiative outcomes and resources.

• Expertise in water, climate, and sustainability topics and their application to Extension education and outreach.
• Strong program management, strategic planning, and project coordination skills.
• Ability to translate scientific knowledge into accessible educational resources and communication products.
• Experience building partnerships and working collaboratively across disciplines, organizations, and stakeholder groups.
• Strong facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and consensus-building abilities.
• Excellent organizational, communication, budget administration, and reporting skills.
• Commitment to customer service, continuous learning, and organizational excellence.
• Demonstrated leadership and relationship management skills.
• 3 years of related experience
• Valid driver’s license

• Opportunity to help shape and advance a high-impact initiative addressing Kentucky’s water, climate, and sustainability priorities.
• Collaborative work environment that brings together faculty, Extension professionals, students, and external partners from multiple…