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Posted: 27-Mar-24
Location: Lexington, Kentucky
Salary: Open
Categories:
Extension
Staff/Administrative
Internal Number: 519255
Department Name: 81330:FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
Job Summary:
The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension is seeking an Agriculture Extension Specialist. This position will serve as an Extension Specialist supporting local food system strategies focused on Nutrition Education. This position will work with Extension Specialist, County Extension Agents, and Nutrition Program Assistants to identify, adopt, and implement tools and resources to support the area of nutrition education. Position will focus on the areas of (but not limited to): niche production and value chain producers, urban agriculture, food processing, nutrition and health, recovery and food waste, food security, food justice, and food sovereignty. This position is grant funded position and contingent funding renewal annually.
Internal Employee Being Considered
Skills /Knowledge/Abilities:
Proven ability to work within deadlines; strong organizational and time/project management skills; excellent oral and written communication skills. Word, PowerPoint.
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Required Education:
MS
Required Related Experience:
3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification :
None
Preferred Education/Experience:
Master's Degree Preferred
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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