STEPS Extension Assistant for Horticulture (Danville, KY)

University of Kentucky, United States

Updated: 12 days ago
Location: Danville, KENTUCKY
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Job Title STEPS Extension Assistant for Horticulture (Danville, KY)
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
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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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