University of KentuckyEqual Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details Posting Details
Job TitleProgram AssistantRequisition NumberRE52962Working TitleNutrition Education Program AssistantDepartment Name81330:FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCESWork LocationSomerset, KYGrade Level00Salary RangeType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
No set minimum requirements.
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience
No set minimum requirements.
Required License/Registration/Certification
None.
Physical Requirements
This position requires occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds and loading and/or unloading supplies and materials onto carts. Sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time and repetitive motion tasks.
Shift
Primarily Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; some weekends and evening activities may be required as needed.
Job Summary
The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Unit is seeking a Nutrition Education Program Assistant. This position is responsible for delivering direct, evidence-based nutrition and food preparation education to EFNEP audiences, collecting and reporting evaluation data, and actively recruiting and enrolling program participants. The successful candidate will also build and maintain community partnerships and contribute to ongoing program improvement through professional development. This position is based at the Pulaski County Extension Office and is supported through soft funding.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
MS Windows, Excel, and Qualtrics.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceDeadline to Apply02/15/2026Our 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 QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How many years of paid work experience in Cooperative Extension do you have?
- None
- Less than one year, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years, up through 10 years
- More than 11 years, up through 15 years
- More than 15 years
- * Please list your experience in nutrition education or in other educational roles.
(Open Ended Question) - * Please describe your experience with program assessment, data reporting and evaluation processes.
(Open Ended Question) - * How many years of experience do you have in nutrition education programs?
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional DocumentsEqual employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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