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Posting Details

Job Title	Extension Agent for Community Arts - Whitley County
Requisition Number	RE53831
Working Title
Department Name	81E03: KCES Region East Area 03
Work Location	Williamsburg, 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:	https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/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 Community Arts – Whitley County Location: Williamsburg, KY The Extension Agent for Community Arts is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs that foster a vibrant arts culture within the community. This role includes leading programs in performing, visual, and literary arts, building arts leadership, and expanding access to arts education. The agent collaborates with local organizations, businesses, and volunteers to strengthen arts opportunities, enhance community engagement, and support economic and social development. Additional responsibilities include public outreach, reporting program impact, facilitating partnerships, and contributing to Extension initiatives in agriculture, horticulture, family and consumer sciences, and 4-H youth development. 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, individuals and through mass media. Ability to use the computer for program delivery and management. Ability to visit clientele at sites throughout the county. Demonstrated leadership and ability to serve as a positive role model.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	Yes
Preferred Education/Experience	BA or MA in Fine Arts or closely related field. Driver’s License preferred
Deadline to Apply	04/17/2026
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
* How many years of experience (paid or unpaid) do you have working in an arts-related field?
- None
- More than 0, through 1 year
- More than 1 year, through 3 years
- More than 3 years, through 5 years
- More than 5 years
* 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)
* 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
* Where did you first see this position advertised?
- UK jobs, UK's online employment system (ukjobs.eky.edu)
- Newspaper
- Handshake
- Received an email about the posting
- Social Media
- Friend or Family
- Journal of Extension
- Indeed.com
- Other online job board
- Other

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Cover Letter
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