Agriculture Extension Associate Senior

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Agriculture Extension Associate Senior Requisition Number RE55420 Working Title Department Name 81110:Horticulture Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 44 Salary Range $44,678-71,469/year Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education

MS

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience

No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification

Driver's License required

Physical Requirements

Sitting and standing for long periods of time.

Shift

Monday-Friday, typically 8:00am-5:00pm. Some evenings or weekends, as needed. Travel required.

Job Summary

Help Grow Kentucky's Horticulture Community Through Education and Outreach

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment's Department of Horticulture seeks an Agriculture Extension Associate Senior to support statewide home horticulture education and serve as the State Master Gardener Coordinator.

This position provides leadership for educational programming, outreach initiatives, and volunteer engagement efforts that help gardeners, county agents, and communities across Kentucky access research-based horticulture information. Working closely with Extension faculty, county agents, and stakeholders throughout the state, the successful candidate will play an important role in advancing horticulture education and strengthening the Kentucky Extension Master Gardener Program.

What You'll Do

• Develop and deliver educational programming and outreach resources focused on home horticulture and gardening
• Respond to home horticulture questions and support county agents with research-based information and resources
• Create, update, and maintain educational materials, including horticulture guides and publications
• Serve as State Coordinator for the Kentucky Extension Master Gardener Program
• Maintain and enhance Master Gardener communication platforms, including websites, SharePoint resources, social media, and listservs
• Support county-level Master Gardener programs through training, coordination, and connections to university resources
• Assist with planning and delivery of the annual Master Gardener conference and recognition activities
• Collaborate with faculty, Extension personnel, students, and stakeholders on horticulture education initiatives

What You'll Bring

• Strong knowledge of home horticulture and gardening practices
• Excellent written, editing, teaching, and public speaking skills
• Ability to communicate scientific information to a broad audience
• Experience developing educational resources and outreach materials
• Strong organizational and project management abilities
• Ability to build relationships and work effectively with Extension personnel, volunteers, and community stakeholders
• Commitment to service, education, and continuous learning

Minimum Requirements

• Master's degree
• Valid Driver's License

What's In It for You

• Meaningful impact: Help improve horticulture education and gardening success across Kentucky
• Statewide influence: Support Extension agents and Master Gardener programs throughout the Commonwealth
• Professional growth: Expand your expertise in horticulture outreach, volunteer engagement, and educational program development
• Hybrid flexibility: Opportunity for hybrid work arrangements with approval
• Collaborative environment: Work with faculty, Extension professionals, students, and community partners
• UK's Exceptional Benefits

Why Now?

Interest in home gardening, community horticulture, and environmental stewardship continues to grow, creating greater demand for trusted, research-based information and educational resources. At the same time, the Kentucky Extension Master Gardener Program remains an important avenue for connecting university expertise with communities across the state.

In this role, you'll help expand the reach of horticulture education, strengthen volunteer programs, and provide the resources and leadership needed to support gardeners, Extension agents, and communities throughout Kentucky.

For additional information about the Horticulture department please click here. To find out more about Martin-Gatton CAFE and how the college supports the mission of this being the University of, for, and with Kentucky, Click Here.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Gardening knowledge. Writing and editing skills, public speaking, computer skills, ability to convey research-based information in a way that can be understood by someone with a non-science background, personal interaction skills.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience

Two years of related experience

Deadline to Apply 08/25/2026 Our University Community

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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 (*).

• • Please describe your experience working with young children, education, gardening and/or working with the public.

(Open Ended Question)

• • How would you rate your presentation skills (regarding public speaking and/or teaching experience)?

• It is a growing edge for me. With experience I could improve

• I have good presentation skills, but little experience with these skills on the job.

• I have good presentation skills and over a year of experience with these skills on the job.

• I have excellent presentation skills and over a year of a year of experience with these skills on the job.

• • The essential functions of this position will require you to travel throughout Kentucky. Are you able to meet this requirement with or without a reasonable accommodation?

• 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

Optional Documents