"Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences (Assistant, Associate, or Full)"

Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences (Assistant, Associate, or Full)

Company: North Carolina State University

Job Location: Waynesville, NC

Category: Extension and Outreach

Type: Full-Time

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Position Number: W-00111747-1225

Primary Purpose of Position

The agent in this position will provide leadership for the development, implementation, evaluation, and marketing of an effective educational program in family and consumer sciences, including the areas of foods and nutrition, health and wellness, food preservation techniques such as pressure cooking, canning, freezing, and drying, the ServSafe program, and local foods. The agent will be responsible for recruiting and training Extension Volunteers and serving as an advisor to the Extension Volunteer Association.

Duties and Responsibilities

The FCS Agent will:

• Provide leadership in planning, implementing, marketing, and evaluating educational programs and activities with measurable impacts.
• Be a team player and support the total Extension program.
• Network with broad audiences, customers, volunteers, Extension Specialists, and the local Extension staff.
• Actively seek outside resources to enhance the program.
• Develop and implement innovative strategies for presenting educational programs.
• The Extension Agent in this position will provide leadership for the development, implementation, and evaluation of an effective family & consumer sciences educational program to meet the needs of the county, including emphasis on nutrition, food safety, and local foods.
• Manage & grow a team of Extension Master Food Volunteers in the county to support programming initiatives.
• Coordinate and facilitate SafePlates food manager training on a regular basis.
• This position demands a responsible and self-motivated individual with outstanding relationship skills and a strong background in foods & nutrition.

Departmental Required Skills:

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• Excellent time and resource management skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, and set priorities.
• Computer literacy, technical competencies, and knowledge of educational technologies and their appropriate use in the development and delivery of educational programs.
• Energetic, self-directed, and self-motivated with the ability to multi-task with little supervision. Ability to work independently or in team settings, with individuals as well as groups.
• Willingness to work as a team member and support a total Extension program.
• Ability to network with community partners and agencies and maintain working relationships.
• Ability to connect with a broad audience base, volunteers, and stakeholders.
• Willingness to participate in subject-matter training, conferences, and professional development opportunities.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:

• Master's degree from an accredited university in a field related to Family & Consumer Sciences, food and nutrition, or a combination of education and work that would prepare someone for this role.
• Experience in planning programs.
• Experience working effectively as a team member.
• Experience and knowledge in mass media, marketing, and presentations.
• Skills in leadership, citizenship, budget management, and public relations.
• Ability to recruit, train, and supervise volunteer leaders to extend programming to the broadest audience possible.
• Knowledge of local food systems in WNC
• Knowledge of basic nutrition & home cooking skills
• Ability to manage volunteers

Necessary Licenses or Certifications: Valid Driver's License and reliable, personal transportation required. Valid North Carolina driver's license is required within 60 days of hire and must be maintained.

Department: 117107 - West District - Haywood

Location: Waynesville, NC

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