Extension Assistant for Horticulture - Campbell County

University of Kentucky, United States

Updated: 9 days ago
Location: Beulah Heights, KENTUCKY
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Job Title Extension Assistant for Horticulture - Campbell County
Requisition Number RE45766
Working Title
Department Name 81C08: KCES Region Central Area 08
Work Location Highland Heights, KY
Grade Level 00
Salary Range
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education

No set minimum requirements.
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Required Related Experience

No set minimum requirements.
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Job-related travel; visiting clientele at sites throughout the county (including farms); sitting/standing/walking for long periods; handling of average-weight objects up to 50 lbs.
Shift
Monday-Friday (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.); occasional nights, weekends or holidays may be required
Job Summary
Extension Assistant for Horticulture – Campbell County
Location: Highland Heights, KY
As an Extension Assistant, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Agriculture and Natural Resources and Horticulture program areas and the Agriculture and Natural Resources and Horticulture County Agents. 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.
Salary Range: $18.00 – $20.00
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
Education or previous experience in horticulture and previous experience working in an administrative support role
Deadline to Apply 06/27/2024
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