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Inside Higher Ed · 1 week ago

Extension Assistant for 4-H Youth Development - Bullitt County

Lexington, KY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$15.30/hr - $22/hr

The University of Kentucky is seeking an Extension Assistant for 4-H Youth Development in Bullitt County. This role involves providing administrative support to the 4-H Youth Development program and assisting the County Agent with various tasks including program support, teaching, and recruitment.

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Responsibilities

Providing administrative support to the 4-H Youth Development program area and the 4-H Youth Development County Agent(s)

Reporting to an Extension Agent and interacting with the general public

Being knowledgeable of the philosophy, goals and objectives, policies and procedures of the Cooperative Extension Service

Assisting in Quickbooks; maintaining budget files; promoting and organizing new 4-H clubs; recruiting members and volunteer leaders; providing support and guidance to existing 4-H clubs; recruiting and working with volunteers in conducting events and activities such as group projects, 4-H achievement events, and public presentation programs; serving all clientele

Qualification

QuickbooksMicrosoft OfficeAdministrative supportYouth development experienceCommunication skills

Required

Driver's License required

Job-related travel; visiting clientele at sites throughout the county (including farms); sitting/standing/walking for long periods; and handling of average-weight objects up to 50 lbs

Knowledgeable of the philosophy, goals and objectives, policies and procedures of the Cooperative Extension Service

Skills in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Office 365, Teams, Skype for Business; Zoom; and Quickbooks

State law requires a national and state criminal background check and a letter from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services stating the employee is clear to hire based on no findings of substantiated child abuse or neglect found through a background check of child abuse and neglect records as a condition of employment or involvement in this program