Associate Extension Agent, Family & Consumer Sciences - Chesterfield County

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.

Required Qualifications

Must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Foods/Nutrition, Dietetics, Housing & Consumer Economics, Wellness Management, Hospitality and Food Management, Foodservice, Family/Child Development, Interior Design, Gerontology, Health, or a relevant area. Excellent communication skills; knowledge and willingness to involve and manage volunteers in program development and delivery; experience in developing positive interactions with the public; experience in planning, implementing, marketing, and evaluating educational programs; and a willingness to further the civil rights of Virginia Cooperative Extension.

The person in this position is expected to travel to provide in-person leadership and to build community partnerships with few exceptions for telework.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree is preferred.