Job Title: Extension Staff Assistant/Communications Coordinator – Boone County

Location: Burlington, KY

As an Extension Staff Assistant/Communications Coordinator, you will be responsible for directing communications strategies and objectives while providing administrative support to the Extension office. General duties include enhancing media exposure of Extension, providing leadership and expertise in the area of communication, office management, customer service, record keeping and newsletters, and program support while conducting yourself in a professional manner. Specific duties will include, but are not limited to, maintaining social media, filming & editing video of programs, developing & maintaining websites, designing newsletters & reports, maintaining data bases & mailing lists, office receptionist, word processing, filing, and providing support for county agents & program assistants. You will report to the County Director or Manager and there will be a high level of interaction with the general public. Bachelors degree in Communications or related area preferred. State law may require 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 Range: $18.00-$20.00