Maintains
a working knowledge of the Kentucky statutes and CES expectations
for County Extension Councils; and college marketing standards.
COUNTY AND STATE EXTENSION COUNCILS:
1)
Takes lead with County Extension Councils.
2)
Works with Council officers on agenda, and notification
of members.
3) Ensures that Council regulations and by-laws are followed
according to Kentucky Statutes and CES expectations; provides
training for members.
4) Contacts County Representatives to State Councils (if
applicable) and facilitates representatives’ attendance
at State and/or Regional meetings serving as an advisor
and providing support as needed.
PROGRAM
DEVELOPMENT & REPORTING:
1) Takes
lead in the development and timely submission of the following:
a.
County Plan-of-Work,
b. Annual Report to the People,
c. Annual Accomplishment Report (Priority Indicators),
d. Others, as requested.
1)
Maintains positive working relationship with local newspaper,
radio and TV stations, if applicable.
2) Works with media on special features and publications which
involve the entire office.
3) Takes lead in special programs to promote Extension office,
i.e. displays, events.
LEGISLATIVE:
1)
Completes information on legislator profile.
2) Contacts leader to work with legislators when called upon.
3) Takes lead in county for recognition and attendance of
local officials at functions to inform and/or recognize
them.
STUDENT
RECRUITMENT / COLLEGE OF AG ALUMNI:
1)
Serves as County Contact between U.K. College of Agriculture
and local youth in providing information to local youth as
potential students of the College of Agriculture, U.K., or
as college-bound.
2) Makes arrangements for County youth to be involved in tours
of U.K. and other recruitment programs (college career days,
etc.).
3) Works with County Representatives of College of Agriculture
Alumni. Notifies members of meetings (if required).
4) Serves as an advisor to local volunteer serving as officer
of organization.
EXPECTATIONS
OF ALL AGENTS:
Program
councils (AG, FCS, Homemaker, 4-H, CED)
Maintain Extension programs during the absence of an agent
or during a vacancy.
Provide mutual support to co-workers.
Be involved in Community & Economic Development programs.
Assist new agents in learning about the county, people, and
programs.
Maintain communication and working relationship among staff.
