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Extension Agent for Horticulture

3 months ago

Lexington, Kentucky, United States University of Kentucky Full time

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleExtension Agent for Horticulture - Montgomery Co.Requisition NumberRE46356Working TitleDepartment Name81C02: KCES Region Central Area 02Work LocationMt. Sterling, KYGrade Level00Salary RangeType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education

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Required License/Registration/CertificationNone.Physical RequirementsJob-related travel including overnight stays; visiting clientele at sites throughout the county (including farms); standing/walking for long periods; handling of average-weight objects up to 25 lbs.ShiftMonday-Friday (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) with evenings and weekends as needed. Most weeks will exceed 40 hours.Job SummaryExtension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources in Montgomery County.

Location: Mt. Sterling, KY

The Extension Agent for Horticulture will provide leadership for educational programs in agriculture, horticulture and natural resources for Montgomery County. The Agent responsibilities include: (1) developing the agricultural & horticultural proficiency of local citizens through educational programs; (2) providing agricultural expertise to answer questions and solve problems related to agriculture, horticulture and natural resources; (3) developing field trails, test demonstrations and result demonstrations in related areas; (4) utilizing and/or developing councils, advisory groups, and committees to facilitate community involvement in programming; (5) jointly sharing responsibility in community programming around issues involving leadership development, community involvement, local government, community services and other forms of community economic development; (6) support the dissemination of useful and practical information regarding urban agricultural and environmental practices and the local food systems. Emphasis on horticulture and diversified agriculture.

This position will serve all clientele ensuring that all youth and adults have an equal opportunity to participate in Extension programs regardless 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.All agents in a county will support the dissemination of useful and practical information on subjects relating to Agriculture, Family Consumer Sciences, 4-H and Community and Rural Development as outlined in the KRS statues to State law requires a national and state criminal 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 check of child abuse and neglect records as a condition of employment or involvement in this program.

Resume, cover letter and transcripts are required at time of application.Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesDemonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing with groups, individuals and through mass media.

Ability to use the computer for program delivery and management.

Ability to visit clientele at sites throughout the county.

Demonstrated leadership and ability to serve as a positive role model in the community.Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? YesPreferred Education/ExperienceMaster's Degree in Agronomy/Plant Science/Horticulture; Agriculture Education/Leadership; Agricultural and Medical Biotechnology; Agriculture Economics; Animal Sciences; Community and Leadership Development; Equine Science and Management; General Agriculture; Forestry; Landscape Architecture; Natural Resources and Environmental Science; Sustainable Agriculture and Community Food Systems; General Biology; Ecology and Evolutionary Biology; Genetics, Genomics, and Bioinformatics; Physiology and Behavior; Plant Biology.Deadline to Apply08/05/2024University Community of InclusionThe University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all - identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

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 check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you or a family member serve as a member on any county Extension District Board in Kentucky? If yes, please state the family member's name and the county for which either you or this individual serves as a member of the Extension District Board. (Open Ended Question)
  2. * Were you previously a UK Cooperative Extension summer intern?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
    • (Diverse issues in Higher Education)
    • (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
    • Journal of Extension
    • Handshake
    • Social Media - Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.
    • Received an email about the posting
    • Career Fair
    • MANRRS or Junior MANRRS
    • Local newspaper advertisement
    • LinkedIn
    • An employee, colleague, friend and/or family member

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Academic Transcript
Optional Documents

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