Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title | Agriculture Extension Specialist |
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Requisition Number | RE44626 |
Working Title | Extension Specialist - Food Access and Equity |
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 |
Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies |
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 | 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 food access and food equity. This position will work with Extension Specialists, County Extension Agents, and Nutrition Education Program Assistants developing and implementing programming focused on the ability and opportunity for all people to grow and to consume healthful, affordable, and culturally significant foods. Position duties will include but are not limited to: program development, implementation, evaluation, and reporting; partnering with colleagues at state and national levels, and leading food access and equity efforts. IEBC (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. |
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
Preferred Education/Experience | Master’s Degree preferred. |
Deadline to Apply | 04/02/2024 |
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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