Extension Agent I or II – Family Consumer Science

Job Description :

You Belong at a University that’s Leading the Way

The University of Florida (UF), the flagship university for the state of Florida, is a land grant institution with core values of unique purpose, excellence, integrity, collaboration and partnership, lifelong learning, responsiveness, innovation, communication, and global reach.

The is creating an environment that affirms community across all dimensions. We particularly welcome applicants who can contribute to such an environment through their scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and professional service.

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The Opportunity

This full time permanent status accruing Extension Agent will work jointly for UF / IFAS Extension and Brevard County. The successful candidate will design, implement, and evaluate community-based education programs that improve financial literacy and help individuals, families, and communities improve their economic well-being.

Educational programs may be targeted to help individuals and families manage financial resources or own a home (about % of your time).

The successful candidate will work with beginning and established cottage food and other food entrepreneurs on topics such as starting a food business, food safety, labeling and packaging, regulations, and financial management (about % of your time).

At least 5% of the candidate's time will be devoted to 4 H Youth Development. The Family Consumer Science Agent's extension education program will be guided by an advisory committee that incorporates the needs of the county's varied population.

We are looking for candidates with academic and people skills who work well in teams, honor their commitments, and innovate in a rapidly changing world.

The candidate will use an understanding of financial management, quality of life, and community stability to lead an educational program that empowers people to adopt healthy financial behavior, prevent financial stress, and achieve long-term social and economic success.

This role provides the opportunity to positively impact the Brevard County community in helping to shape future generations.

T he candidate will be able to :

• Plan, develop, teach, and evaluate community-based education programs to help people acquire the knowledge and skills to build financial security.
• Promote best practices for food entrepreneurs.
• Promote positive financial practices for limited-resource families.
• Market education programs to reach varied populations.
• Employ programmatic strategies to ensure the success of varied populations.
• Build a diverse advisory committee composed of citizens and professionals to assist with program priorities and design.
• Partner with colleagues, community leaders, agencies, and elected officials to create urban / rural community opportunities that enhance the local economic condition.
• Obtain financial resources to support programs and manage all components (e.g., policies, records, risk, communication, and accountability).
• Demonstrate resourcefulness, creativity, enthusiasm, collaboration, leadership, and innovation to strengthen current educational programs while reviewing and implementing new policies, maintaining records, assessing risks, communicating and marketing effectively across multi-media platforms, managing financial resources, and creating educational materials and opportunities for Brevard County.

Further Information :

UF / IFAS employs more than 2, faculty and staff statewide. UF / IFAS Extension is a partnership between state, federal, and county governments to provide quality, relevant education, and research-based expertise to foster healthy people, a healthy environment, and a healthy economy.

We employ Extension Agents and have an office in each of Florida’s counties. We attribute our success to a workforce that embraces the contributions of people of all backgrounds and ability levels.

The Extension Agent will contribute to a community that provides space for innovation, creativity, collaboration, growth, and development for all.

with a population of ,, is located along the Atlantic Ocean and is bordered by Indian River County to the south-north, Indian River and Martin Counties to the north-south, and Okeechobee County to the west.

The Extension office is located in . Brevard County Extension is part of the Southeast Extension District, comprising twelve counties and the Seminole Tribe.

Employment is contingent on the results of a physical examination, a substance screening, and a national background screening.

In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties at the county or district level.

Candidates must have the ability to possess (or be able to obtain) a Florida driver’s license, be able to work flexible hours, and have the willingness to occasionally work long and irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and overnight travel.

Candidates will be reviewed as applications are received, but please be aware that interviews might not be scheduled until 4 to 6 weeks after the position closing date. Are you a good match?

Expected Salary :

Commensurate with Education and Experience

Minimum Requirements :

A bachelor’s degree in family and consumer sciences, food science, business, economics, financial management, or a closely related discipline is required.

We will accept applicants without a bachelor’s degree if the degree will be earned by December 4.

• Must show significant progress (at least % of the requirements) towards completing Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC) certification within 3 years of employment.
• Must become ServSafe® certified and a working knowledge of Florida’s cottage food law and food related regulatory agencies prior to teaching food safety and quality education to food entrepreneurs.
• Ability to work with community agencies and groups in collaborations and partnerships.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a leader and team member.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Resourcefulness, creativity, enthusiasm, and innovativeness.
• High-level organizational development and management skills.
• Knowledge and experience in using and applying information technology and communications applications.
• Candidates must also have a commitment to .

Preferred Qualifications :

• A master’s degree is preferred. If hired with a bachelor’s degree only, significant progress (% minimum) towards obtaining a master’s degree is expected within 6 years of employment (Candidates must hold a master’s degree to be hired as an Extension Agent II or higher).
• Previous experience with family and consumer sciences extension programs.
• Experience working with people from varied backgrounds.
• Experience creating lesson plans, developing instructional materials, and applying teaching methods appropriate for a varied audience.
• Technological literacy necessary for communication and program management, including social media.
25 days ago