Health & Nutrition Extension Agent I-II: Community Wellness

University of Florida; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida's UF/IFAS Extension in Hendry County invites applications for an Extension Agent I-II in Family and Consumer Sciences. The full-time, 12-month position focuses on nutrition, chronic disease prevention, food literacy, and community health improvement, with a role in supporting youth nutrition education through 4-H partnerships.

The successful candidate will design and deliver workshops, work with local health departments, schools, and food distribution sites, document

Qualifications

• Master’s or bachelor’s with relevant experience in family and consumer sciences or nutrition.
• Ability to develop and deliver research-based educational programs.
• Strong interpersonal skills with community organizations and stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; document program impacts.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to travel within the county; Florida driver’s license.
• Background screening clearance (DCF Level 2) for youth programming.
• Commitment to the University of Florida’s core values.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver research-based nutrition and health education programs.
• Collaborate with 4-H and community partners to extend youth and adult nutrition literacy.
• Maintain records and report outcomes per UF/IFAS standards.
• Engage with county health departments and schools to expand local food systems.

Skills

Program development

Community partnerships

Written and verbal communication

Independent work

Driver’s license & travel

Background check (DCF)

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Family and Consumer Sciences or related field

Master’s degree or 50% completion in related field

Tools

UF/IFAS reporting systems

Job description

The University of Florida's UF/IFAS Extension in Hendry County invites applications for an Extension Agent I-II in Family and Consumer Sciences. The full-time, 12-month position focuses on nutrition, chronic disease prevention, food literacy, and community health improvement, with a role in supporting youth nutrition education through 4-H partnerships.

The successful candidate will design and deliver workshops, work with local health departments, schools, and food distribution sites, document