Extension Assistant for Agriculture and Natural Resources – Breathitt County

The University of Kentucky is seeking a full-time Extension Assistant for Agriculture and Natural Resources in Breathitt County, based in Jackson, KY. The role involves providing administrative support to agriculture programs, interacting with the public, and assisting with budgeting and event organization. No specific education or experience is required, but familiarity with Microsoft Office and QuickBooks is preferred. The position requires job-related travel and physical activity.
Posting Details

Job Title

Extension Assistant for Agriculture and Natural Resources – Breathitt County

Requisition Number

RE49984

Working Title

Department Name

81E05: KCES Region East Area 05

Work Location

Jackson, KY

Grade Level

00

Salary Range

Type of Position

Staff

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Required Education

No set minimum requirements.

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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

No set minimum requirements.

Required License/Registration/Certification

None.

Physical Requirements

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.

Shift

Days (8:00am & 4:30pm) Monday-Friday; occasional nights, weekends or holidays may be required.

Job Summary

Extension Assistant for Agriculture and Natural Resources & Breathitt County
Location: Jackson, KY

As an Extension Assistant, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Agriculture and Natural Resources and Horticulture program areas and the Agriculture and Natural Resources and Horticulture County Agents. You will report to the County Agriculture and Natural Resources/Horticulture Extension Agent and there will be a high level of interaction with the general public. The Extension Assistant will be expected to be 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. Under the supervision of the Extension Agent(s), the Extension Assistant will assist in: Quickbooks, maintaining budget files, recruiting members and volunteer leaders, providing support and guidance to existing clubs or programs, recruiting and working with volunteers in conducting events and activities such as project groups, and ANR or horticulture achievement events, and public presentation programs; serving all clientele.

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.

Salary Range: $15.50 & $17.50

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Office 365, Teams, Skype for Business; Zoom; and QuickBooks.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Education or previous experience in agriculture and previous experience working in an administrative support role.

Driver’s license preferred.

Deadline to Apply

04/22/2025

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