County Extension Agent - Family And Consumer Science

Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

Piggott, Arkansas, USA
Commensurate with education + experience
On-site
Nutrition education
Family well-being programs
Health education
The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture is seeking a County Extension Agent in Family and Consumer Sciences to conduct community-based educational programs focused on nutrition, health, and economic self-sufficiency. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and involves collaboration with local leaders and volunteers to enhance community engagement

Job Summary

  • Conducts practical, community-based educational programs to empower individuals, families, & communities in the area of nutrition, family well-being, health, food safety, & economic self-sufficiency.
  • Develops and executes an annual action plan based on issues identified by the programmatic Subcommittee(s) and personal observations.
  • Leverages Extension specialists and research-based information to design, implement and teach educational programs in all Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) priority areas.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture is seeking a County Extension Agent in Family and Consumer Sciences to conduct community-based educational programs focused on nutrition, health, and economic self-sufficiency. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and involves collaboration with local leaders and volunteers to enhance community engagement.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • nutrition education
  • family well-being programs
  • health education
  • food safety programs
  • economic self-sufficiency
  • community engagement

Nice-to-have

  • work-life balance
  • inclusive programs
  • stakeholder collaboration

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in family & consumer sciences or related field
  • Must have transportation for use on the job with liability insurance
  • Must agree to a background check

Work Rights

Not specified

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