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Agriculture Extension Specialist

Agriculture Extension Specialist

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Agriculture Extension Specialist
Specialist for Youth Work and Life Readiness, Entrepreneurship and Communication
4-H Central Operations Staff $52,021-85,800/year

Location: Lexington, KY

Are you passionate about empowering youth for success in life and work? Join Kentucky 4-H as a dynamic leader driving the 4-H Beyond Ready initiative, a cutting-edge, research-based program preparing young people across the Commonwealth for real-world challenges. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead innovative programming in life and work readiness, entrepreneurship and youth innovation, and 4-H communications core program area, while fostering strategic partnerships, securing funding, and shaping the future of positive youth development. As a key contributor to the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, you’ll champion excellence, collaboration, and impact—developing resources, mentoring youth, and amplifying Kentucky 4-H’s role as a trusted leader in youth empowerment. If you’re ready to make a difference and elevate youth potential, we invite you to apply and be part of a movement that builds a ready generation.

This position is located in Lexington, Ky.


 

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S123 Ag. Science North Lexington, KY 40546-0091