Agriculture Extension Specialist

University of Kentucky, United States

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Lexington, KENTUCKY
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Job Title Agriculture Extension Specialist
Requisition Number RE44205
Working Title
Department Name 81330:FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 46
Salary Range $51,491-84,950/year
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education

MS
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Required Related Experience

3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
This position requires occasional lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds and loading and/or unloading supplies and materials onto carts.
Shift
Primarily Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; some weekends and evening activities may be required as needed.
Job Summary
Family and Consumer Sciences Extension and The Food Connection is seeking an Extension Specialist. The primary functions of this position are to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate local food programming. This position will be expected to develop and maintain strong partners at the local, state, regional and national levels focused on food systems, in addition to the development and implementation of collaborative programming.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Proven ability to work within deadlines; strong organizational and time/project management skills; excellent oral and written communication skills. Word, PowerPoint. Driver’s License Preferred.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Master’s Degree Preferred
Deadline to Apply 03/05/2024
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 backgrounds, 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 background check and/or drug screen.

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