Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources - Jefferson County

Responsibilities

• Developing the agricultural & horticultural proficiency of local citizens through educational programs
• Providing agricultural expertise to answer questions and solve problems related to agriculture, horticulture and natural resources
• Developing field trails, test demonstrations and result demonstrations in related areas
• Utilizing and/or developing councils, advisory groups, and committees to facilitate community involvement in programming
• Jointly sharing responsibility in community programming around issues involving leadership development, community involvement, local government, community services and other forms of community economic development
• Support the dissemination of useful and practical information regarding urban agricultural and environmental practices and the local food systems

Requirements

• Emphasis on horticulture and diversified agriculture

Qualifications

• State law requires a national and state criminal background 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 background check of child abuse and neglect records as a condition of employment or involvement in this program

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with diverse communities
• Knowledge of agricultural and horticultural practices

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Flexible work schedule

Pay

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Schedule

• Full-time position

Location

Jefferson County, Louisville, KY