Family and Consumer Sciences County Agent- Marion County

Fort Valley State University; Fort Valley (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Valley State University in Fort Valley, Georgia, is seeking a Family and Consumer Sciences County Agent. This role involves planning and delivering educational programs aimed at improving community well-being through evidence-based initiatives.

The ideal candidate will possess knowledge in family sciences and demonstrate effective communication and leadership abilities while collaborating with community partners. A bachelor's degree is required, and a master's degree is preferred. The position is full-time with a regular schedule from Monday to Friday, and occasional evening and weekend commitments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Family and Consumer Sciences or related field.
• Experience in delivering educational programs to community audiences.
• Master’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and evaluate education programs for families.
• Collaborate with community groups to implement programs.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance educational outreach.
• Maintain relationships with public and key stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Effective communication

Community collaboration

Program evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline

Job description

FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU), a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia, invites applications for the position of Family and Consumer Sciences County Agent-Marion County.

Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia, is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2,800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the state's peach industry. Its 1,365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgia's second-largest public university in area.

Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status.

JOB SUMMARY

Fort Valley State University Cooperative Extension Program (FVSU-CEP) is an educational resource dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for Georgians and beyond through research based initiatives and programs. The Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) area focuses on helping families acquire the knowledge, skills, attitudes and changed behavior necessary to build strong resilient families. Our content areas include human/child development, parenting, health management/wellness, heirs' property, and energy efficiency.

Fort Valley State University's Cooperative Extension Program is seeking a Family and Consumer Sciences County Agent. The incumbent will take a holistic approach to the development of programming that is designed to improve the well‑being of Georgia residents. Develop and implement strategies to expand the reach of educational programming to audiences within Marion County.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, deliver and evaluate research based educational programs that are tied to community needs and directed towards families and individuals.
• Collaborate with other agencies and community groups to implement programs.
• Utilize expertise of advisory groups, community leaders, public officials and representatives of intended audiences to carry out programs.
• Identify and attract resources to support the delivery of programs.
• Possess leadership qualities while being a team player for the FVSU Cooperative Extension Program.
• Study and learn current research information and develop innovative implementation of programs to target audiences in appropriate subject matter.
• Work with FVSU Extension Specialists to develop and implement a communication plan to demonstrate the public value and the impact of educational programming to both internal and external audiences.
• Be periodically requested to serve on organizational task forces, committees or as mentors.
• Balance processes, skills and subject matter expertise with service mentality.
• Foster and maintain relationships with the public and key stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following areas: Family and Consumer Sciences, Food/Nutrition and Health, Dietetics, Health and Wellness, Family/Child Development, Gerontology, Financial Management, Resource Management, Family Economics or a relevant discipline.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

• Regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 am – 5 pm.
• Frequent night meetings, programs and some weekend work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.