STEPS Extension Assistant for all Program Areas (Stanford, KY)
University of Kentucky

Job Info

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Job Title:

STEPS Extension Assistant for all Program Areas (Stanford, KY)

Requisition Number:

TE08215

Department Name:

81C03: KCES Region Central Area 03

Work Location:

Stanford, KY

Salary Range:

$15.15/hour

Type of Position:

Temporary

Position Time Status :

Full-Time

Physical Requirements:

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

Shift:

Work Shift: Monday-Friday (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.); occasional
nights, weekends or holidays may be required
Hours Per Week : 40

Job Summary:

As an Extension Assistant for all program areas, you will
responsible for providing administrative support to the 4-H Youth
Development program, Family and Consumer Sciences program, and
the Agriculture and Natural Resources program areas and the
respective county Agent(s). You will report to an Area Extension
Director 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, 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 project
groups, 4-H, FCS, and ANR achievement events, and public
presentation programs; serving all clientele, ensuring that all
youth and adults have an equal opportunity to participate in
extension programs regardless of economic or social status and
will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin,
national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy,
marital status, genetic information, age, veteran status, or
physical or mental disability.

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.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:

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

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :

No

Deadline to Apply:

05/19/2024

University Community of Inclusion:

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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 background check and/or drug screen.

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