Extension Assistant for Natural Resources and Environmental Education – Boone County

University of Kentucky, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Burlington, KENTUCKY
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Job Title Extension Assistant for Natural Resources and Environmental Education – Boone County
Requisition Number RE36406
Working Title
Department Name 81C07: KCES Region Central Area 07
Work Location Burlington, 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
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.
Job Summary
Extension Assistant for Natural Resources and Environmental Education – Boone County
Location: Burlington, KY
As an Extension Assistant, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Natural Resources and Environmental Education program areas and the Natural Resources and Environmental Education County Agent. You will report to the Natural Resources/Environmental Education 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 Natural Resource/Environmental Education 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.
Salary Range: $18.00-$19.40
The University of Kentucky considers the health, safety and well-being of our entire community to be a top priority. In alignment with this priority, all new hires must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. For areas that fall under the federal CMS mandate, start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID-19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted.
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 agriculture and previous experience working in an administrative support role ; Driver’s license preferred.
Deadline to Apply 11/14/2022
University Community of Inclusion
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