Associate Extension Agent, Family & Consumer Sciences

Job Description

Virginia Cooperative Extension Family and Consumer Science programs view the family unit as the cornerstone of a healthy society. Family and Consumer Science (FCS) agent positions require a service mentality as well as process and subject matter expertise to plan, implement and evaluate research-based educational programs for broad audiences. The FCS agent takes a holistic approach to incorporate multiple subject matter areas in the program planning and delivery process to improve the well-being of Virginia families. The FCS Agent plans, delivers and evaluates research-based educational programs that are tied to community needs and directed toward families and individuals. The position requires a service mentality and a balance between process skills and subject matter expertise.

Specialty Areas Include:

• Nutrition/Wellness
• Family Financial Education
• Family and Human Development

Responsibilities: Determine program needs by monitoring trends and issues, involving Extension Leadership Councils and other leadership committees; develop and deliver objective and research-based educational programs to meet the needs of broad audiences; partner and collaborate with VCE agents, agencies, non-profit and other organizations that may have the resources to meet the educational needs of local residents; use appropriate technologies to plan, deliver educational programs through workshops, seminars, conferences, one-on-one visits, field trips and tours; develop and implement evaluation plans; recruit and involve volunteers; report impacts, outcomes to clientele, public, administration and other key stakeholders.

Virginia Tech is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas for this vacancy.