Agriculture Extension Specialist

Posting Details

Job Title

Agriculture Extension Specialist

Requisition Number

RE54703

Working Title

Extension Specialist for Organizational Development and Training

Department Name

81170:Program and Staff Development

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Grade Level

46

Salary Range

$52,021-85,800/year

Type of Position

Staff

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Required Education

MS

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Required Related Experience

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

This position requires occasional lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds.

Shift

Primarily Monday through Friday, some weekends and evening activities may be required as needed.

Job Summary

The Extension Specialist for Organizational Development and Training provides leadership and coordination for statewide professional development, educational programming, and organizational support initiatives within Kentucky Cooperative Extension. This position works collaboratively with Extension faculty, staff, specialists, and administrative leadership to develop and deliver training programs, educational resources, and professional development opportunities that strengthen organizational effectiveness and support high-quality program delivery across the Extension system. Responsibilities include coordinating statewide and regional trainings, developing instructional materials and support resources, assessing organizational and professional development needs, and supporting communication and collaboration across county and campus stakeholders. The position advances the mission of the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and Kentucky Cooperative Extension through educational leadership, workforce development, and organizational engagement.

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.

Internal Employee Being Considered

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Proven ability to work within deadlines; strong organizational and time/project management skills; excellent oral and written communication skills. Word, PowerPoint, Zoom, Teams, Outlook, Sharepoint.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Master’s Degree Preferred

Deadline to Apply

06/26/2026

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.