STEPS Extension Assistant - Lawrence County (part time)

University of Kentucky, United States

Updated: 12 days ago
Location: Louisa, KENTUCKY
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Job Title STEPS Extension Assistant - Lawrence County (part time)
Requisition Number TE08223
Department Name 81E06: KCES Region East Area 06
Work Location Louisa, KY
Salary Range $15.15/hour
Type of Position Temporary
Position Time Status Part-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 long periods
Shift
Work Shift: Monday-Friday (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.); occasional
 nights, weekends or holidays may be required
 Hours Per Week : 20
 
Job Summary
As an Extension Assistant for all program areas, you will
 responsible for providing administrative support to the 4-H Youth
 Development program, Family and Consumer Sciences program, and
 the Agriculture and Natural Resources program areas and the
 respective county Agent(s). You will report to an Area Extension
 Director 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, promoting and organizing new 4-H clubs;
 recruiting members and volunteer leaders; providing support and
 guidance to existing 4-H clubs; recruiting and working with
 volunteers in conducting events and activities such as project
 groups, 4-H, FCS, and ANR 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 05/19/2024
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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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