"Extension Assistant for Family and Consumer Sciences - Boone County"

Job Details

Job Title: Extension Assistant for Family and Consumer Sciences - Boone County

Requisition Number: RE51448

Department Name: 81C07: KCES Region Central Area 07

Work Location: Burlington, 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

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?: No

Preferred Education/Experience: Education or previous experience in family and consumer sciences and previous experience working in an administrative support role

Deadline to Apply: 09/16/2025