Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Area Agent (Kenton, Boone

TITLE : Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Area Agent

DEPARTMENT : Cooperative Extension Program

REPORTS TO : Central Area Extension Director

EFFECTIVE DATE : Position Will Remain Open Until Filled

EMPLOYMENT STATUS : Full-time

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION : Exempt

PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF JOB :

Extension agents are community-based professionals of Kentucky State University who make a difference by connecting community needs with university resources. Family Consumer Sciences Extension agents develop, conduct and deliver educational programs based on locally identified needs, which lead to improved quality of life for children and families.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY :

The Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating effective and comprehensive educational programs and training. The FCS programs and training are designed to solve social and economic problems confronting socially disadvantaged and limited resource families. The FCS Extension Agent is responsible for non-formal educational programs in family development and management including nutrition, child development, financial management, and parenting. The agent will work closely with the FCS Program Leader on all programmatic efforts. This position will be a member of the off-campus Extension staff of Kentucky State University as part of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension System, which is composed of individuals and programs from both Kentucky State University and the University of Kentucky. The FCS Extension Agent reports to the Central Area Extension Director.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

Work with and / or develop advisory committees to facilitate community involvement in programming. Design, implement, and evaluate educational programs through virtual and face-to-face in the areas of family resource management and development including child development, financial management, nutrition, and parenting in the county. Review the needs within the Extension assigned area and support local programs with resource information.

Conduct programs that reach u diverse audience. Collaborate in internal and external Extension partners. Maintain records, clientele sign-in sheets, and submit reports as required by the Kentucky Extension Reporting System. Collaborate with local community members, partner organizations and Extension faculty to develop and implement educational programming assuring that all citizens have equal access to programming. Utilize a variety of educational strategies to implement programming. Examples include informal classes, presentations, media, volunteers, demonstrations, experiential learning, distance learning and group facilitation. Collect evidence of program impact to market, report results and improve the program.

OTHER DUTIES :  The position will conduct other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline related to Family & Consumer Science, including; Family Development, Human Nutrition, Consumer Economics, or any closely-related field. Degree from AAFCS accredited institution preferred. Three to five years of experience in a related field is strongly preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES : Ability to use a variety of related software applications; Expert use of Microsoft applications a must : Vista, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. Ability to utilize social media platforms for programming efforts. Ability to develop media resources for programming efforts. Knowledge of research and educational capabilities of USDA and the Land Grant system knowledge base. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Experience working with a wide range of audiences. WORKING CONDITIONS and PHYSICAL EFFORT : In-state and out-of-state travel required. Occasional evening and weekend schedule required. Must be able to lift at least 40 lbs. No or very limited exposure to physical risk. Requires some standing or walking. A valid driver’s license and a personal vehicle for official duty travel are required. Mileage will be reimbursed at a rate established by the university.

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

Internal candidates are encouraged to apply.