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Extension Assistant for 4-H Youth Development - Bullitt County

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Job Title Extension Assistant for 4-H Youth Development - Bullitt County

Requisition Number RE52723

Department Name 81C05: KCES Region Central Area 05

Work Location Shepherdsville, KY

Grade Level 00

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education No set minimum requirements.

Required Related Experience No set minimum requirements.

Required License/Registration/Certification Driver’s License required.

Physical Requirements Job-related travel; visiting clientele at sites throughout the county (including farms); sitting/standing/walking for long periods; and handling of average-weight objects up to 50 lbs.

Shift Monday-Friday (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.); and occasional nights, weekends or holidays may be required.

Job Summary Extension Assistant for 4-H Youth Development – Bullitt County (Location: Shepherdsville, KY) As an Extension Assistant for 4-H Youth Development, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to the 4-H Youth Development program area and the 4-H Youth Development County Agent(s). You will report to an 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 4-H Youth Development 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 group projects, 4-H achievement events, and public presentation programs; serving all clientele. 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: $15.30 – $22.00

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Office 365, Teams, Skype for Business; Zoom; and Quickbooks.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience Education or previous experience in working with youth and previous experience working in an administrative support role.

Deadline to Apply 01/26/2026

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The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

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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