Extension Assistant for 4-H Youth Development - Grant County

Job TitleExtension Assistant for 4-H Youth Development - Grant CountyRequisition NumberRE54388Department Name81C08: KCES Region Central Area 08Work Location:Williamstown, KYGrade Level00Type Of PositionStaffPosition Time StatusFull-TimeRequired EducationNo set minimum requirements.Click here for more information about equivalencies::https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related ExperienceNo set minimum requirements.Required License/Registration/CertificationDriver’s License requiredPhysical RequirementsJob-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.ShiftMonday-Friday (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.); occasional nights, weekends or holidays may be requiredJob SummaryExtension Assistant for 4-H Youth Development – Grant CountyLocation: Williamstown, KYAs an Extension Assistant for 4-H Youth Development, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to the 4-H Youth Development program area and the 4-H Youth Development County Agent(s). You will report to an 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 4-H Youth Development 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 group projects, 4-H 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: $15.30 – $20.00Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesMicrosoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Office 365, Teams, Skype for Business; Zoom; QuickbooksDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? :NoPreferred Education/ExperienceEducation or previous experience in working with youth and previous experience working in an administrative support roleDeadline To Apply06/02/2026Our University CommunityWe value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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.The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.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.