Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development – Morgan County

Location: West Liberty, KY

About the Role

The Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development will provide leadership and management to the overall 4-H youth development programs for Morgan County. This role involves implementing a well-rounded program that develops youth through school and community-based initiatives, recruiting and training volunteers and leaders, and utilizing or developing councils, advisory groups, and committees for programming around leadership development, community involvement, local government, community services, and other forms of community economic development.

All agents in the county support the dissemination of practical information on Agriculture, Family Consumer Sciences, 4-H, and Community and Rural Development as outlined in KRS statutes 164.605 to 164.675.

State law requires a national and state criminal background check and a clearance letter from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services confirming no findings of substantiated child abuse or neglect as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Implement school and community-based 4-H youth development programs.
• Recruit, train, and support volunteers and leaders to work with youth.
• Develop and engage councils, advisory groups, and committees for program planning.
• Address issues involving leadership development, community involvement, local government, and community services.
• Collaborate with other agents to disseminate information on Agriculture, Family Consumer Sciences, 4-H, and Community and Rural Development.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing with groups, individuals, and through mass media.
• Proficiency in using computers for program delivery and management.
• Ability to visit clientele at sites throughout the county, including farms.
• Ability to plan and teach educational programs.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to serve as a positive role model.
• Job-related travel, including overnight stays, and handling of objects up to 25 lbs.
• Standing or walking for long periods.

Qualifications

• No set minimum education or experience requirements; equivalencies may apply (see UK Equivalencies).
• Preferred: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Education, Agriculture, Family & Consumer Sciences, Social Science, or a related field.
• Supervisory responsibilities included.

Schedule

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