Community Impact Family & Consumer Sciences Extension Agent

University of Kentucky; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking an Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences in Martin County (Inez, KY) to develop, implement, and evaluate a plan of work based on local needs. You will deliver educational programs addressing healthy living, family resilience, aging, financial stability, and safe homes, while building community leadership.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master’s in the field and possess strong communication and leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Family & Consumer Sciences related field.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and speaking.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate a plan of work based on local needs.
• Plan and implement educational programs focusing on healthy choices, family support, aging, finances, safe homes, nutrition, and community leadership.
• Serve as a resource in family and consumer sciences programming across counties.
• Develop and implement leadership programs such as Kentucky Extension Homemakers.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Public speaking

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Family & Consumer Sciences related field

Job description

The University of Kentucky is seeking an Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences in Martin County (Inez, KY) to develop, implement, and evaluate a plan of work based on local needs. You will deliver educational programs addressing healthy living, family resilience, aging, financial stability, and safe homes, while building community leadership.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master’s in the field and possess strong communication and leadership abilities.