Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences - Woodford County

Job Summary

The Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences will develop, implement, and evaluate a plan of work based on locally identified needs which will lead to improved quality of living for families & individuals. Will plan and implement educational programs which focus on: 1) making healthy choices; 2) nurturing families; 3) embracing life as you age; 4) securing financial stability; 5) promoting healthy homes and communities; 6) accessing nutritious food; and 7) empowering community leaders.

Responsibilities

• Develop expertise and serve as a resource in family and consumer sciences programming areas including: food and nutrition; family resource management; human development and family relations; health, safety and wellness; leadership development; clothing and textiles; housing and the environment; home based and micro business.
• Implement educational programs which strengthen families and individuals.
• Develop and implement leadership programs such as Kentucky Extension Homemakers resulting in the development of personal and organizational leadership skills.
• All agents in a county will 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

• Driver’s license preferred

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

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; Merchandising, 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; Social Work; Marriage & Family Therapy; Human Health Sciences; Public Health; Health & Human Performance / Health Studies; or Nursing.