Job TitleExtension Assistant for Family and Consumer Sciences - Boone CountyRequisition NumberRE50024Working TitleDepartment Name81C07: KCES Region Central Area 07Work LocationBurlington, KYGrade Level00Salary RangeType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
No set minimum requirements.
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience
No set minimum requirements.
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
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
Job Summary
Extension Assistant for Family and Consumer Sciences – Boone County
Location: Burlington, KY
As an Extension Assistant for FCS, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Family and Consumer Science program area and the county Agent(s). You will report to an Extension Agent and there will be a high level of interaction with the general public. The Extension Assistant will be 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 Extension Agent(s), the Extension Assistant will assist in:
- Quickbooks
- maintaining budget files
- promoting and organizing new clubs
- recruiting members and volunteer leaders
- providing support and guidance to existing clubs
- recruiting and working with volunteers in conducting events and activities such as project groups, FCS 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.
Salary Range: $18.00 – $20.00
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Office 365, Teams, Skype for Business; Zoom; Quickbooks
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/Experience
Education or previous experience in family and consumer sciences and previous experience working in an administrative support role
Deadline to Apply05/08/2025Our University Community
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