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.
Visit the Extension Careers page: https://ces-personnel.ca.uky.edu/careers
Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in the field of Family & Consumer Sciences such as: Family & Consumer Sciences Education; Family Sciences; Family Studies; Child and Family Studies; Early Childhood Education; Child Development; Dietetics; Nutrition or Human Nutrition; Community Food Services; Food Science; Merchandising, Apparel and Textiles; Hospitality, Management and Tourism; Retailing and Tourism Management; Community & Leadership Development; Consumer Economics and Family Financial Counseling; Health Promotions; Health, Society & Populations; Health Communications; Leadership for Community Education & Human Learning; Social Work; Marriage & Family Therapy; Human Health Sciences; Public Health; Health & Human Performance / Health Studies; or Nursing.
