University of Kentucky · 10 hours ago
Extension Assistant
Nicholasville, KY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$15.30/hr - $20/hrThe University of Kentucky is seeking an Extension Assistant for 4-H Youth Development in Jessamine County. This role involves providing administrative support to the 4-H Youth Development program, interacting with the public, and assisting in various program-related activities under the supervision of Extension Agents.
AgricultureEducation
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
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
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
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
Preferred
Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Office 365, Teams, Skype for Business; Zoom; Quickbooks
Company
University of Kentucky
The University of Kentucky is a public, research-extensive, land grant university dedicated to improving people's lives through excellence in teaching, research, health care, cultural enrichment, and economic development for over 150 years.
Founded in 1865
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$12.55MKey Investors
U.S. Department of AgricultureNational Institute of Food and AgricultureNational Science Foundation
2024-09-16Grant· $0.91M
2024-07-22Grant· $0.77M
2024-02-22Grant· $0.87M
Leadership Team
Angela Martin
VP Financial Planning and Chief Budget Officer
Gary Johnson
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