TITLE : Extension Agent Family Consumer Sciences (Daviess County)
DEPARTMENT : Cooperative Extension
REPORTS TO : Regional Extension Director
CLASSIFICATION : Staff-12 months
EFFECTIVE DATE : TBD
STANDARD WORK HOURS : 37.5 hours per week
EMPLOYMENT STATUS : Full-Time
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION : Exempt
JOB SUMMARY :
Extension agents are community-based professionals of Kentucky State University who make a difference by connecting community needs with university resources. Family Consumer Sciences Extension agents develop, conduct and deliver educational programs based on locally identified needs, which lead to improved quality of life for children and families.
The Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) is responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating effective and comprehensive educational programs and training. The FCS programs and training is designed to solve social and economic problems confronting socially disadvantaged and limited resource families. The FCS Extension Agent is responsible for non-formal educational programs in family development and management including nutrition, child development, financial management, and parenting. The agent will work closely with the FCS Program Leader for all programmatic efforts. This position will be a member of the off-campus Extension staff of Kentucky State University as part of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension System, which is composed of individuals and programs from both Kentucky State University and the University of Kentucky. The FCS Extension Agent reports to the West Regional Extension Director. This position will serve all clientele and give them an equal opportunity to participate in programs regardless of race, gender, age, color, sex, religion, disability, or national origin.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY :
This position does have supervisory responsibility.
OTHER DUTIES :
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Licensing and Certifications : NA
WORKING CONDITIONS :
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. At this time, Kentucky State University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa
Internal candidates are encouraged to apply.
KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The functions, qualifications, knowledge / skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.
Extension Agent • Frankfort, Kentucky, United States