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Agriculture Extension Associate

1 month ago


Lexington, Kentucky, United States University of Kentucky Full time

Job Title
Agriculture Extension Associate

Requisition Number
RE46630

Working Title
Extension Associate

Department Name
81070:ANIMAL AND FOOD SCIENCES

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
42

Salary Range
$ /hour

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

BA

Click here for more information about equivalencies:

Required Related Experience

No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift/carry up to 50 lbs. Sit/stand for long periods for training.

Shift

Primarily Days: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00p.m.; will require evenings, weekends, overnight travel for training and outreach activities.

Job Summary

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment's Animal and Food Science department is seeking an Extension Associate.

The Extension Associate will provide technical assistance, develop educational materials, and coordinate education and outreach programs for the Beef Cattle Extension Team.

Responsibilities include:
planning and organizing educational programs developed by the Beef Extension Team for beef cattle producers, county extension agents, and other clientele as neededassist beef extension personnel with planning and implementation of field demonstrations, and on-farm visits to beef cattle producersdata entry into electronic systems, including spreadsheets and record keeping softwareAssist with development of program evaluations and reports

Aid with formatting and editing of extension publications including monthly newsletters, numbered extension publications, and social media posts.

Internal Employee Being Considered

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Basic knowledge of Good Agricultural Practices, fruit and vegetable production, produce safety microbiology, and the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act. Able to identify and relay technical, scientific information to a non-scientific audience practically and respectfully, including conducting literature reviews and providing appropriate information to diverse audiences. Self-starter, interested in helping people understand and learn how to implement produce food safety practices and co-management on farms and in packinghouses.

PSA train-the-trainer

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Food Science, Horticulture, Agricultural Science or equivalent. BS + 2 years experience in related field.

Deadline to Apply
08/11/2024

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