Posted June 05, 2026
Extension Agent for Horticulture Kenton County
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, United States 40502
Full Time
Reference: 285085821
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job Title | Extension Agent for Horticulture – Kenton County |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE54643 |
| Working Title | |
| Department Name | 81C08: KCES Region Central Area 08 |
| Work Location | Covington, KY |
| Grade Level | 00 |
| Salary Range | |
| Type of Position | Staff |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | No set minimum requirements. |
| Click here for more information about equivalencies: | |
| 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 Kenton County
Location: Covington, KY The Extension Agent for Horticulture is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs that promote best practices in horticulture, addressing local needs through research-based instruction, field demonstrations, and hands-on learning experiences. This role involves leading leadership programs such as Master Gardeners, collaborating with businesses and community partners, and providing expertise to improve horticultural knowledge and economic opportunities. The agent also engages in public outreach, volunteer recruitment, and program evaluation while supporting Extension initiatives in agriculture, family and consumer sciences, 4-H youth development, and community arts. 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: https://ces-personnel.ca.uky.edu/careers |
| 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 | Bachelor’s or Master’s 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 Apply | 06/24/2026 |
| 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 (*).
- * Do you have a bachelor's degree or expect to graduate within 6 months?
- yes
- no
- * 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
- Below 2.75
- * 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)
- * 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
- * Were you previously a UK Cooperative Extension summer intern?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have a valid driver's license and are you able to drive?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Academic Transcript
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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