Natural Resources and Environmental Program Assistant - Boone County

Job Title :

Natural Resources and Environmental Program Assistant - Boone County

Requisition Number : DU14040

Department Name :

81C07 : KCES Region Central Area 07

Work Location : Burlington, KY

Salary Range : $15.30 - $25.00

Type of Position : Temporary

Position Time Status :

Part-Time

Required Education : High School / GED

Required Related Experience :

No experience required.

Required License / Registration / Certification :

Driver’s License

Physical Requirements :

Job-related travel; visiting clientele at sites throughout the county (including farms); sitting / standing / walking for long periods; handling of average-weight objects up to 50 lbs.

Shift :

Monday-Friday (8 : 00 a.m. – 4 : 30 p.m.); averaging 7.5 hours per week as needed; occasional nights, weekends or holidays may be required

Job Summary :

Natural Resources and Environmental Program Assistant – Boone County (Temporary / Part-Time)

Location : Burlington, KY

There will be a high level of interaction with the general public. Duties will include

providing instruction during the Environmental Camp. Applicants should be able to

work in a team environment, be able to multi-task, and to function during a high

volume of personal interaction with clientele both in person and on the telephone.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required. Reliable transportation is

required. The Extension program assistant will become knowledgeable of the

Cooperative Extension Service and serve all clientele.

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.

Salary : $15.30 – $25.00

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities :

Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Office 365, Teams, Skype for Business; Zoom; Quickbooks

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :

No

Preferred Education / Experience :

Previous experience in an administrative support role.

Deadline to Apply : 11 / 13 / 2025

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.