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Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences in Martin County

University of Kentucky · Inez, KY · 1 mo ago
AnalystFull-time

Job Summary

Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences in Martin County.

Location

Inez, KY

Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and evaluate a plan of work based on locally identified needs which will lead to improved quality of living for families & individuals.
  • Plan and implement educational programs focusing on:
    • Making healthy choices
    • Nurturing families
    • Embracing life as you age
    • Securing financial stability
    • Promoting healthy homes and communities
    • Accessing nutritious food
    • Empowering community leaders
  • Develop and implement leadership programs such as Kentucky Extension Homemakers, resulting in the development of personal and organizational leadership skills.
  • Support the dissemination of useful and practical information on subjects relating to Agriculture, Family Consumer Sciences, 4-H and Community and Rural Development as outlined in the KRS statues 164.605 to 164.675.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing with groups and individuals and through mass media.
  • Ability to use the computer for program delivery and management.
  • Ability to visit clientele at sites throughout the county.
  • Ability to plan and teach educational programs.
  • Demonstrated leadership and ability to serve as a positive role model.

Preferred Education/Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in the field of Family & Consumer Sciences such as:
    • Family & Consumer Sciences Education;
    • Family Sciences;
    • Family Studies;
    • Child and Family Studies;
    • Early Childhood Education;
    • Child Development;
    • Dietetics;
    • Nutrition or Human Nutrition;
    • Community Food Services;
    • Food Science;
    • Mercandising, Apparel and Textiles;
    • Hospitality, Management and Tourism;
    • Retailing and Tourism Management;
    • Community & Leadership Development;
    • Consumer Economics and Family Financial Counseling;
    • Health Promotions;
    • Health, Society & Populations;
    • Health Communications;
    • Leadership for Community Education & Human Learning;
    • Human Health Sciences;
    • Public Health;
    • Health & Human Performance / Health Studies;
    • Nursing.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

  • Communicate orally and in writing with groups and individuals and through mass media.
  • Use the computer for program delivery and management.
  • Visit clientele at sites throughout the county.
  • Plan and teach educational programs.
  • Serve as a positive role model.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No

Benefits

State law requires 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.

Deadline to Apply

08/17/2026

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Visit the Extension Careers page: https://ces-personal.ca.uky.edu/careers

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