Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development - Bracken County

About the role

The Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development will work to provide leadership and management to the overall 4-H youth development programs for Bracken County.

Responsibilities

• Implementing a well-rounded program that develops youth through school and community-based programs
• Recruiting and training volunteers and leaders to work with youth
• Utilizing and/or developing councils, advisory groups, and committees in programming around issues involving leadership development, community involvement, local government, community services and other forms of community economic development
• Supporting 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 statutes 164.605 to 164.675

Qualifications

Required Education: No set minimum requirements.

Required Related Experience: No set minimum requirements.

Required License/Registration/Certification: None

Preferred Education/Experience: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Education, Agriculture, Family & Consumer Sciences, Social Science, or similar field of study. Driver's License preferred.

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing with groups and individuals and through mass media
• Ability to use the computer for program delivery and management
• Ability to visit clientele at sites throughout the county
• Ability to plan and teach educational programs
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to serve as a positive role model

Schedule

Monday-Friday (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) with evenings and weekends as needed. Most weeks will exceed 40 hours.

Physical requirements

• Job-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

Pay

Grade Level 00