Job Description:

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details

Job Title	Extension Assistant for Access to 4-H Programming
Requisition Number	RE45421
Working Title
Department Name	81360:4-H CENTRAL OPERATIONS
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Grade Level	00
Salary Range
Type of Position	Staff
Position Time Status	Full-Time
Required Education	No set minimum requirements.
Click here for more information about equivalencies:	https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience	No set minimum requirements.
Required License/Registration/Certification	None
Physical Requirements	Lifting, pushing, pulling objects up to 50 pounds; working in an office/at a computer for long periods of time, intense amount of traveling
Shift	Days (8:00am-4:30pm) Monday-Friday; occasional nights, weekends or holidays may be required.
Job Summary	This Extension Assistant position supports the recruitment and retention of youth from non-traditional 4-H enrollment populations. This position will require substantial travel and will report to State Specialist. Responsibilities include: • coordinate and organize schedules of direct programming, targeting youth with extreme barriers to participation including but not limited to parental incarceration, language barriers, direct interaction with the justice system, absolute poverty, and disenfranchisement • manage a programmatic budget assigned to order/purchase supplies as needed for programming • help with set-up, take down and clean up of programming • assist in the development of educational and promotional resources • maintain contact system with clientele • manage statistics and gather data for success stories The Extension Assistant will be expected to be knowledgeable of the philosophy, goals and objectives, policies and procedures of the Cooperative Extension Service. Other duties include Teaching, Recruitment and Marketing, including but not limited to working with State Specialist to implement innovated recruitment strategies that target audiences who are underrepresented in the State 4-H Program (using 4-H enrollment as a benchmark).
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	n/a
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience	Previous experience working with youth is preferred.
Deadline to Apply	06/06/2024
University Community of Inclusion	The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all - identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How many years experience (paid or non-paid) do you have working with youth?
   • None
   • More than 0, through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, through 3 years
   • More than 3 years, through 5 years
   • More than 5 years
2. * Please indicate your highest level of education completed.
   • No High School diploma or GED
   • High School Diploma/GED
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelor's Degree or higher
3. * Please indicate your involvement/experience with UK Cooperative Extension.
   • Worked for Cooperative Extension
   • Volunteered for Cooperative Extension
   • Participated in programming presented by Cooperative Extension
   • No involvement with Cooperative Extension
4. * Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense (felony or misdemeanor) including driving under the influence (DUI)? If yes, please explain giving date(s) and location and complete name at the time.

   (Open Ended Question)

5. * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
   • HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
   • InsightIntoDiversity.com
   • Latinosinhighered.com
   • Indeed.com
   • A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
   • UK Job Fair
   • None of the Above

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

Optional Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

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