Extension Assistant -H Youth Development- Johnson

Overview

Job Title Extension Assistant for 4-H Youth Development
- Johnson County

Requisition Number RE52764

Department Name 81E06: KCES Region East Area 06

Work Location Paintsville, KY

Grade Level 00

Type Of Position Staff

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education No set minimum requirements.

Required Related Experience No set minimum requirements.

Required License/Registration/Certification Driver’s License required.

Physical Requirements Job-related travel; visiting clientele at sites throughout the county (including farms); sitting/standing/walking for long periods; handling of average-weight objects up to 50 lbs.

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

Salary Range $15.30 – 16.25

Extension Assistant for 4-H Youth Development – Johnson County, Paintsville, KY. You will provide administrative support to the 4-H Youth Development program area and to the 4-H Youth Development County Agent(s). You will report to an Extension Agent and interact with the general public. The Extension Assistant is expected to be knowledgeable of the philosophy, goals and objectives, policies and procedures of the Cooperative Extension Service.

General duties include program support, teaching, recruitment & marketing, and record keeping while conducting yourself in a professional manner.

Under the supervision of the 4-H Youth Development Extension Agent(s), the Extension Assistant will assist in:

• Quick Books; maintaining budget files
• Promoting and organizing new 4-H clubs; recruiting members and volunteer leaders
• Providing support and guidance to existing 4-H clubs
• Recruiting and working with volunteers in conducting events and activities such as group projects, 4-H achievement events, and public presentation programs
• Serving all clientele

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.

Required Education No set minimum requirements.

Preferred Education/Experience Education or previous experience in working with youth and previous experience in an administrative support role.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Office 365, Teams, Skype for Business;
Zoom;
Quick Books

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Final date to receive applications 01/29/2026

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