Updated: 12 days ago
Location: Danville, KENTUCKY
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title | STEPS Extension Assistant for Horticulture (Danville, KY) |
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Requisition Number | TE08169 |
Department Name | 81C03: KCES Region Central Area 03 |
Work Location | Danville, KY |
Salary Range | $15-$16/hour |
Type of Position | Temporary |
Position Time Status | Full-Time |
Required Education | |
Required Related Experience | |
Required License/Registration/Certification | |
Physical Requirements | Job-related travel; visiting clientele at sites throughout the county (including farms); sitting/standing/walking for extended periods of time |
Shift | Hours Per Week : 37.5 |
Job Summary | As an Extension Assistant, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Horticulture program areas and the Horticulture County Agent. You will report to the County Horticulture 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 Extension Agent(s), the Extension Assistant will assist in: Quickbooks, maintaining budget files, recruiting members and volunteer leaders, providing support and guidance to existing clubs or programs, recruiting and working with volunteers in conducting events and activities such as project groups, and ANR or horticulture achievement events, and public presentation programs; serving all clientele, ensuring that all youth and adults have an equal opportunity to participate in extension programs regardless of economic or social status and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, age, veteran status, or physical or mental disability. 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. |
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Office 365, Teams, Skype for Business; Zoom; Quickbooks |
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
Preferred Education/Experience | |
Deadline to Apply | 04/28/2024 |
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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