Agriculture Extension Specialist

Details

Posted: 23-Feb-24

Location: Lexington, Kentucky

Salary: Open

Categories:

Academic/Faculty
Agricultural Sciences

Internal Number: 513564

Department Name: 81110:Horticulture

Job Summary:

This position coordinates the horticulture-focused parts of the Center for Crop Diversification (CCD) in collaboration with other CCD staff in the Horticulture and Agricultural Economics departments. The ideal candidate has: familiarity with horticultural principles (expertise a plus), experience developing structured extension curricula, creative approach to delivering programs and developing content, experience working with Extension on campus and at county offices, and an enthusiasm for working in a collaborative non-hierarchical team environment. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic to meet and engage with new people, learn new skills, and communicate and collaborate with team members. The ideal candidate would possess communication skills applicable to a variety of formats including writing, editing, publication review, web development, public speaking, video development, audio recording, meeting facilitation, internal team communication, and external partner relationship building. This position will co-edit the CCD newsletter, co-manage the CCD website, and is responsible for managing the Horticulture department website.

Skills /Knowledge/Abilities:

HTML, CSS, Excel, InDesign, Photoshop, and PowerPoint.

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required Education:

MS

Required Related Experience:

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification :

None.

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.

Create a Job Alert for Similar Jobs
Logo
About University of Kentucky
Adjacent to downtown Lexington, UK is nestled in the scenic heart of the beautiful Bluegrass Region of Kentucky. UK's campus covers more than 814 acres, with more than 30,700 students and 13,500 full-time employees, including nearly 2,400 full-time faculty and librarians.
Connections working at University of Kentucky
More Jobs from This Employer
https://main.hercjobs.org/jobs/19793679/agriculture-extension-specialist
Return to Search Results