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University of Kentucky

4-H Camp Director

Lexington, KY

$48K - $79K/yr

Job Summary This position is located in Nancy, Ky. The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture Food ... Responsible for direct supervision for 25+ temporary, full-time employees. Continually evaluate and ...

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City of Cookeville

Day Camp Assistant

Louisville, KY · On-site

$13.25/hr

Position Title: Day Camp AssistantPay Grade: Temp Pay Scale Department: Leisure Services and Public ... THIS IS A SEASONAL POSITION WITH NO BENEFITS THAT RUNS THROUGH THE SUMMER. DIVISION: RecreationJOB ...

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As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary summer position in Kentucky is $16.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $10.91 and $19.38 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Temporary Summer Position job openings in Kentucky as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,232 per year, or $16.9 per hour.

Student Summer Intern - Plant and Soil Sciences

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

$13.25 - $15.75/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

University Of Kentucky rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 132 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

313th of 621 rated colleges and universities

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Job Title Student Summer Intern - Plant and Soil Sciences Requisition Number DU11761 Department Name 81060:PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCES Work Location Lexington, KY Salary Range Varies Type of Position Student Position Time Status Part-Time Required Education
As required by supervisor.
Required Related Experience
As required by supervisor.
Required License/Registration/Certification
As required by supervisor.
Physical Requirements
As required by supervisor.
Shift
During the Summer: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (40 hrs/wk). During the crop growing season different hours, either earlier start times or later end times, may be necessary to complete research activities.

Job Summary
This program will be responsible for the development and execution of agricultural field research, including managing corn, soybean, wheat rotations and protection systems, conducting field sampling of crop productivity, pest, disease, weed, and weather logger monitoring. Field work will require long hours in the hot humid summer conditions
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
This is a temporary position with Plant and Soil Sciences. The position will be under the supervision of a department faculty or staff member to perform lab or field research as directed by supervisor or Graduate Research Assistant.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Deadline to Apply 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.

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The University of Kentucky (UK), the state's flagship university, was founded in 1865 and its beautiful, sprawling campus, nestled in downtown Lexington, now covers over 900 acres and is home to more than 30,000 students and approximately 13,500 employees. The trees and beautifully manicured greenspaces are a source of pride for the university and combine to create an impressive oasis amidst the busy cityscape that surrounds it.

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Headquarters location

Lexington, KY, US

Year founded

1865

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