Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources ...

University of KentuckyEqual Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleExtension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources - Perry CountyRequisition NumberRE53335Working TitleDepartment Name81E04: KCES Region East Area 04Work LocationHazard, KYGrade Level00Salary RangeType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired EducationNo set minimum requirements.Click here for more information about equivalencies:Related ExperienceNo set minimum requirements.Required License/Registration/CertificationNone.Physical RequirementsJob-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.ShiftMonday-Friday (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) with evenings and weekends as needed. Most weeks will exceed 40 hours.Job SummaryExtension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources in Perry CountyLocation: Hazard, KYThe Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources will provide leadership for educational programs in agriculture, horticulture and natural resources for Perry County. The Agent responsibilities include: (1) developing the agricultural & horticultural proficiency of local citizens through educational programs; (2) providing agricultural expertise to answer questions and solve problems related to agriculture, horticulture and natural resources; (3) developing field trails, test demonstrations and result demonstrations in related areas; (4) utilizing and/or developing councils, advisory groups, and committees to facilitate community involvement in programming; (5) jointly sharing responsibility in community programming around issues involving leadership development, community involvement, local government, community services and other forms of community economic development. Emphasis on horticulture and diversified agriculture. 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 statues 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.Visit the Extension Careers page: / Knowledge / AbilitiesDemonstrated 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? YesPreferred Education/ExperienceBacheloru2019s or Masteru2019s Degree in Agronomy/Plant Science/Horticulture; Agriculture Education/Leadership; Agricultural and Medical Biotechnology; Agriculture Economics; Animal Sciences; Community and Leadership Development; Equine Science and Management; General Agriculture; Forestry; Landscape Architecture; Natural Resources and Environmental Science; Sustainable Agriculture and Community Food Systems; General Biology; Ecology and Evolutionary Biology; Genetics, Genomics, and Bioinformatics; Physiology and Behavior; Plant Biology.Deadline to Apply03/15/2026Our University CommunityWe value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.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.Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk ().1. Do you have a bachelor's degree or expect to graduate within 6 months? - yes- no4. What is your undergraduate GPA? Note: If you will receive your degree within 6 months, indicate your current GPA. If you have already completed a Masteru2019s Degree please indicate that instead of your undergraduate GPA. - Completed Master's - 3.0-4.0 - 2.75-2.99 - 0- 2.749. Do you or a family member serve as a member on any county Extension District Board in Kentucky? If yes, please state the family memberu2019s name and the county for which either you or this individual serves as a member of the Extension District Board. (Open Ended Question)10. Were you previously a UK Cooperative Extension summer intern? - Yes- No13. Do you have a valid driveru2019s license and are you able to drive? - Yes- No16. Where did you first see this position advertised? - UK jobs, UK's online employment system (ukjobs.uky.Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilitiesApply Here:

Created: 2026-02-23