Job Title: Extension County Director - Madison County
Requisition Number: RE44867
Department Name: 81C01: KCES Region Central Area 01
Work Location: Richmond, KY
Grade Level: 00
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 County Director – Madison County Location: Richmond, KY The Extension County Director will provide leadership for all aspects of the Cooperative Extension Service in Madison County. The County Director responsibilities include: (1) oversee and ensure quality of educational programming throughout the county; has primary responsibility to ensure completion of county Plan of Work (2) serve as the primary contact and manage the relationship with the District board in the County; serve as primary contact for County Extension Council; coordinating regular meetings; working with committees and agents to ensure a diverse local membership (3) ensure accountability throughout the County Extension service while maintaining positive public relations; (4) supervise and/or oversee all agents and county office staff; (5) develop strong intra-office and intra-county relationships; (6) foster teamwork and collaboration throughout program areas, staff and county partnerships 7) respond to county and Extension issues in a timely manner 8) ensure that all youth and adults have an equal opportunity to participate in Extension programs regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability, or national origin. All staff 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. Resume, Cover Letter, and Transcript(s) are required at time of application. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities: Supervision & leadership experience.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? : Yes
Preferred Education/Experience: MS plus 4 years of experience in Cooperative Extension Service
Deadline to Apply: 05/02/2024
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