Extension Assistant for 4-H Youth Development- Adair County

Location: Columbia, KY

Full-time position, Monday–Friday (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.); occasional nights, weekends or holidays may be required.

About the Role

As an Extension Assistant for 4-H Youth Development, you will provide administrative support to the 4-H Youth Development program area and the 4-H Youth Development County Agent(s). You will report to an Extension Agent and interact frequently with the general public. The role requires knowledge of the philosophy, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the Cooperative Extension Service.

Responsibilities

• Provide program support, including teaching, recruitment, and promotion.
• Maintain records and conduct yourself in a professional manner.
• Assist with QuickBooks and maintaining budget files.
• Promote and organize new 4-H clubs, recruiting members and volunteer leaders.
• Provide support and guidance to existing 4-H clubs.
• Recruit and work with volunteers to conduct events and activities such as group projects, 4-H achievement events, and public presentation programs.
• Serve all clientele in adherence to Cooperative Extension Service policies.

Requirements

• Driver’s license required.
• Job-related travel; visiting clientele at sites throughout the county (including farms).
• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods and handle average-weight objects up to 50 lbs.
• 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.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Office 365, Teams, and Skype for Business.
• Experience with Zoom and QuickBooks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education or previous experience working with youth.
• Previous experience in an administrative support role.

Pay

Salary range: $15.61 – $21.00 per hour.