Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development - Oldham 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 Oldham County. Agent responsibilities include 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. 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 statutes 164.605 to 164.675.

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 KRS statutes 164.605 to 164.675.

Requirements

• National and state criminal background check.
• Letter from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services confirming no substantiated child abuse or neglect.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Education, Agriculture, Family & Consumer Sciences, Social Science, or similar field of study (preferred).
• Driver’s License preferred.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• 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.