Extension Agent -H Youth Development - Hopkins

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Job Title:

Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development - Hopkins County

Requisition Number: RE52816

Working Title:

Department Name 81W04: KCES Region West Area 04

Work Location:

Madisonville, KY

Grade Level: 00

Salary Range

Type of Position:
Staff

Position Time Status:
Full-Time

Required

Education:

No set minimum requirements.

Required Related

Experience:

No set minimum requirements.

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.

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

Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development in Hopkins County

Location:

Madisonville, Kentucky.

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

Agent responsibilities include:

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.

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.

Resume, cover letter and transcripts are required at time of application.

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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.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes

Preferred Education/

Experience:

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Education, Agriculture, Family & Consumer Sciences, Social Science, or similar field of study.

Final date to receive applications: 02/03/2026

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Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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