Extension Agent for Horticulture - Boyd County

Compensation

$

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Job Description

University of Kentucky

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

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Extension Agent for Horticulture - Boyd County

Requisition Number RE54453

Working Title

Department Name 81E07: KCES Region East Area 07

Work Location Catlettsburg, KY

Grade Level 00

Salary Range

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education No set minimum requirements.

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Required Related Experience No set minimum requirements.

Required License/Registration/Certification None

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.

Job Summary Extension Agent for Horticulture in Boyd County

Location: Catlettsburg, KY The Extension Agent for Horticulture will provide leadership for educational programs in agriculture, horticulture and natural resources for Boyd 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. 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:

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities 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 Bachelors or Master’s degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, or closely related field.

Driver’s License preferred

Deadline to Apply 06/08/2026

Our University Community We 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 Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a bachelor's degree or expect to graduate within 6 months? ○ yes ○ no 2. * 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 Master’s Degree please indicate that instead of your undergraduate GPA. ○ Completed Master's ○ 3.0-4.0 ○ 2.75-2.99 ○ 0- 2.74 3. * Do you or a family member serve as a member on any county Extension District Board in Kentucky? If yes, please state the family member’s name and the county for which either you or this individual serves as a member of the Extension District Board.

(Open Ended Question)

4. * Where did you first see this position advertised? ○ UK jobs, UK's online employment system (ukjobs.uky.edu) ○ Newspaper ○ Handshake ○ Received an email about the posting ○ Social Media ○ Friend or Family ○ Journal of Extension ○ Indeed.com ○ Other online job board ○ Other 5. * Were you previously a UK Cooperative Extension summer intern? ○ Yes ○ No 6. * Do you have a valid driver’s license and are you able to drive? ○ Yes ○ No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. Academic Transcript

Optional Documents

Apply Here:

PI284666559

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

13528

Application Link