Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences - Muhlenberg County

University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service; Central City (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service is seeking an Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences in Muhlenberg County, Central City, KY. The role focuses on community education and leadership development within Family and Consumer Sciences, Agriculture, 4-H and related areas.

Responsibilities include planning, delivering, and evaluating programs that improve quality of living for families and individuals, and fostering healthy homes and communities through practical, local

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate a plan of work based on locally identified needs.
• Plan and implement educational programs on healthy choices and family well‑being.
• Promote financial stability and access to nutritious food for the community.
• Develop leadership programs such as Kentucky Extension Homemakers to build personal and organizational leadership.
• Disseminate useful information on Agriculture, Family and Consumer Sciences, 4-H and Community and Rural Development per KRS statutes.

Job description

Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences – Muhlenberg County

Location: Central City, KY

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
• plan and implement educational programs which focus on:
• making healthy choices
• nurturing families
• embracing life as you age
• securing financial stability
• promoting healthy homes and communities
• accessing nutritious food
• empowering community leaders

• 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 statutes 164.605 to 164.675.

State law requires a national and state criminal background check and a letter from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services stating the employee is clear to hire based on no findings of substantiated child abuse or neglect found through a background check of child abuse and neglect records as a condition of employment or involvement in this program.

Resume, cover letter and transcripts are required at time of application.