Extension Assistant -H Youth Development - Jessamine

Extension Assistant for 4-H Youth Development - Jessamine County

Job Title: Extension Assistant for 4-H Youth Development - Jessamine County

Requisition Number: RE53140

Department: 81C03: KCES Region Central Area 03

Location: Nicholasville, KY

Grade Level: 00

Salary Range: $15.30 – $20.00

Type of Position: Staff, Full-Time

Position Time Status: Full-Time (Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; occasional nights, weekends or holidays may be required)

Required

Education:

No set minimum requirements.

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

Physical Requirements: Job-related travel; traveling to sites throughout the county (including farms); sitting/standing/walking for long periods; handling average-weight objects up to 50 lbs.

As an Extension Assistant for 4-H Youth Development, you will provide administrative support to the 4-H Youth Development program area and the 4-H Youth Development County Agent(s). You will report to an Extension Agent and interact frequently with the general public. Expected responsibilities include program support, teaching, recruitment & marketing, record keeping, budgeting in Quickbooks, promoting and organizing new 4-H clubs, recruiting members and volunteer leaders, providing support and guidance to existing clubs, recruiting volunteers for events and activities, and serving all clientele.

• Provide administrative support to the 4-H Youth Development program area and County Agent(s).
• Maintain budget files using Quickbooks.
• Promote and organize new 4-H clubs.
• Recruit members and volunteer leaders.
• Provide support and guidance to existing 4-H clubs.
• Recruit and work with volunteers in conducting events and activities such as group projects, 4-H achievement events, and public presentation programs.
• Serve all clientele.
• Assist with program support, teaching, recruitment, marketing, and record keeping.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Office 365, Teams, Skype for Business).
• Experience with Zoom and Quickbooks.
• Driver’s license.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

• State law requires a national and state criminal background check.
• Clearing letter from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to confirm no findings of substantiated child abuse or neglect.
• Ability to travel within the county and work extended hours as needed.
• Physical capability to handle objects up to 50 lbs.

March 2, 2026

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