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Extension Assistant Environmental Education

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Kentucky State University
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Frankfort, KY
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 TITLE: Extension Assistant Environmental Education

DEPARTMENT: College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources

REPORTS TO: Manager of Environmental Education and Research Center 

CLASSIFICATION: Staff-12 months

EFFECTIVE DATE: TBD

STANDARD WORK HOURS: 37.5 hours per week

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time 

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt 

 

JOB SUMMARY: 

Under general direction of the Manager of the Environmental Education and Research Center (EERC), this position conducts and supports the implementation of educational programs in areas of environmental education and natural resource conservation.

 

Conducting and supporting the implementation of educational programs in areas of environmental education and natural resource conservation.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Assists in providing environmental education programming and activities at the EERC for visitors of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.Leads outdoor recreation activities, hikes, and other activities that demonstrate safe and appropriate learning in a natural environment.Assists with the education of and curriculum development for student groups and ensures quality supervision during programs, maintaining effective communication with chaperones at all times.Works alongside specialists and agents within the Kentucky Cooperative Extension System to implement environmental education programming at the EERC and area schools.Interacts spontaneously with visitors and center staff to ensure an inviting atmosphere for the facility, answering visitor questions and providing assistance to guests when needed.  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Knowledge in the field of environmental education.Prior experience teaching K-12 students in informal or formal settings.Must have the ability to lead groups over rough terrain and be able to work both cooperatively and independently.Demonstrated ability to promote and respect diversity of ethnic, cultural, linguistic backgrounds and, physical and mental disabilities.Applicants must have CPR/First aid certification or willing to obtain (training will be made available).Ability to use a personal computer and a variety of related software applications.  Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationshipsAbility to build and maintain forest trails.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: 

This position does not have supervisory responsibility.  

OTHER DUTIES: 

Performs maintenance and care of the EERC as assigned, including mowing and maintaining forest trails, fencing, and buildings.Assists in events occurring at the EERCOther duties as required. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Bachelor of Science degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, or a related discipline.One to three years of experience working in the field of environmental education, science communication, education, or related disciplines. WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work involves some exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. Maintenance/work in outdoor recreation areas involves extended physical exertion.Requires handling of objects up to 50 pounds. Standing, walking, hiking required.Working non-traditional hours on occasion, including evening and weekend hours. Some travel required. Very limited exposure to physical risk.  

 

Internal Candidates are Encouraged to Apply


  

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. At this time, Kentucky State University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa

 

 


 

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.

   

Organization

Our Mission

Kentucky State University is the state's unique, small, liberal studies institution with the lowest student-faculty ratio in the state system. The University shall serve as a residential institution with a range of traditional collegiate programs appropriate to its unique role.

Geographic Region
Kentucky State University's geographic region shall be state-wide for its liberal studies mission, its land grant functions, and its service to state government. In addition, Kentucky State University's primary service area for commuting students shall be for Franklin and contiguous counties.

Institutional Admission Standards
Kentucky State University shall admit students to the institution under selective admission standards to which exceed the minimum guidelines established by the Council on Higher Education, with only limited exceptions. Institutional policy for admitting under-prepared students, including the removal of academic deficiencies within a specified time frame. Through this approach, the University seeks to provide broad access and high-quality programs.

Degree Levels
Selected associate and baccalaureate degree programs shall be oriented toward liberal studies and selected career opportunities related to state government services. Kentucky State University shall offer selected master's degree programs based on demonstrated need, with priority given to a public administration curriculum to meet the needs of state government.

Strategic Directions/Program Priorities
The University shall focus on liberal studies programming. Drawing upon its African-American heritage, the University will promote the values and methods of interdisciplinary and multicultural education in its liberal studies offerings. All students shall participate in common curricula that explore the liberal studies. Drawing upon the multicultural strengths of the University, emphasis shall be placed on preparing minority students for careers in education and in other selected professions including business, computer science, nursing, human services, and public services. These strategic priorities translate into a core of liberal arts baccalaureate degree programs, in addition to degree programs at the associate [A], baccalaureate [B], and master's [M] levels that may include the following: education [B]; business [B]; computer science [A,B]; nursing [A]; home economics [B]; human services [B]; and public administration [B,M].

Enhancement of Instruction
The University shall emphasize teaching. Meeting student needs shall be paramount. The University shall focus on the needs of its students, which include, but are not limited to, full-time and part-time residential students, commuting students from its primary service area, and state governmental employees.

Service and Research Functions
Kentucky State University, as the 1890 land grant institution in the system, shall carry out its responsibilities under federal law and participate fully in appropriate U.S. Department of Agriculture programs, in accord with the mission of the University.

Kentucky State University shall be the major repository for the collection of books, records, and artifacts relative to the history and status of African-American citizens of the Commonwealth and elsewhere. The University shall make such materials available for casual and scholarly study.

Kentucky State University shall focus on meeting the applied research and service needs of state government.

Collaborative Ventures
The priority master's degree program offered by Kentucky State University shall be carefully articulated with related doctoral programs offered by the doctoral-granting institutions in the system. The University shall develop and employ telecommunication resources to communicate with other institutions in the fulfillment of its mission. Curriculum development shall emphasize the transfer of credits form other institutions toward degree completion.

Kentucky State University shall promote cost effectiveness in academic programming and institutional management. Strategic planning resulting in the elimination of duplicative or non-productive programs is essential while the development of carefully selected new programs compatible with the mission is appropriate. Measures of quality and performance shall be the foundation of the University's accountability system which promotes the continuous improvement of programs and services.

Efficiency and Effectiveness
Kentucky State University shall promote cost effectiveness in academic programming and institutional management. Strategic planning resulting in the elimination of duplicative or non-productive programs is essential while the development of carefully selected new programs compatible with the mission is appropriate. Measures of quality and performance shall be the foundation of the University's accountability system which promotes the continuous improvement of programs and services.

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Location
400 E Main St
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Kentucky
40601
United States
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