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Inside Higher Ed · 4 days ago

Extension Assistant for 4-H Youth Development- Johnson County

Lexington, KY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$15.30/hr - $16.25/hr

The University of Kentucky is dedicated to creating a healthy work environment, and they are seeking an Extension Assistant for 4-H Youth Development. This role involves providing administrative support to the 4-H Youth Development program and engaging with the public while assisting in various program-related activities.

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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 with high interaction with the general public

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

General duties include program support, teaching, recruitment & marketing, and record keeping while conducting yourself in a professional manner

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 supportWorking with youthRecruitment

Required

Driver's License required

Job-related travel; visiting clientele at sites throughout the county (including farms); sitting/standing/walking for long periods; 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; 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