24/06/2024
Horse friends:
UK is looking for a new Equine Extension Associate. Please forward this to everyone you think would be a good fit!
Position Title: Ag Extension Associate Sr.
Equine Extension Associate
Position Location: Department of Animal and Food Sciences, University of Kentucky, Lexington – KY
Responsibilities:
The Equine Extension Associate will provide support to equine related educational programs under the direction of the Equine Extension Specialist. The individual will assist in the development and delivery of educational materials that support equine related youth activities and other equine activities in the Department of Animal and Food Sciences and Cooperative Extension Services.
The successful candidate will have strong teamwork abilities.
The duties of the position include (but are not limited to):
• Develop equine related educational resource materials for youth, adult leaders, parents, horse owners and Cooperative Extension Service personnel.
• Develop, in cooperation with other Department and College faculty, a diversity of methods for the delivery of program information to youth and adult audiences.
• In cooperation with other faculty and extension professionals and 4-H State Horse Council, assess programming needs and develop, coordinate and participate in programs to meet those needs.
• Develop a means of assessing the effectiveness of the horse related youth programs.
• Organize and implement participation of youth in Regional and National Youth Horse Contests.
• Provide guidance and training for state representatives (to include adult leaders and coaches) at regional and national Youth horse contests.
• Represent the University of Kentucky on Eastern National 4-H Horse Roundup Management committee, Southern Regional 4-H Horse Championships Management committee, and other youth-related organizations or programs.
• Plan, coordinate and conduct, in cooperation with the Extension Horse Specialist, the State 4-H Horse Show, State Horse Contests, and other programs.
• Manage 4-H Horse Website and social media accounts.
Qualifications:
M.S. degree in Animal Science, Equine Science or related field is preferred; B.S. degree is required. The successful candidate must have horse experience, knowledge about the horse industry, be a good communicator, be polite, and have strong organizational skills. Applicants must be able to lift 60 lbs and to work out of doors in all weather conditions.
Salary:
This is a regular, full-time position. Salary is negotiable; commensurate with education and experience.
Benefits:
Group Health and Accident Insurance, Vacation, Holiday and Sick Leave, Retirement Plan (403B).
• The posting will be open: 6/4 – 7/7
• Quick link to job posting:
https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/532424?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0zW0WESDsFgxqPOfF_DzGb43GNpcMC_-PiFm_yWngQ2U7i7_GjAKzYGn0_aem_rXRocF4gy3mlRIhPvmJ2mA
This position helps to plan, coordinate and conduct all the 4-H Horse activities in Kentucky, including, but not limited to: State Horse Contests, State Horse Show, and any other equine youth-related events. Position manages the youth development activities related to horses and supports adult exten...
