Extension Agent, Davidson County, Family & Consumer Sciences

Extension Agent, Davidson County, Family & Consumer Sciences-240000022R

Description

Position X2463 : Extension Agent, Davidson County

Program Area : Family & Consumer Sciences

Clientele Served : Adult

Headquarters : Nashville , TN

Screening of applicants’ credentials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Date Issued : 10 / 06 / 2024

Effective Date : 01 / 01 / 2025

SALARY

Commensurate with training and experience. This position is funded jointly by UT Extension and Davidson County. Davidson County Government funds 55% of the position salary and benefits costs.

BENEFITS

Group hospitalization and life insurance; State Retirement; Workers' Compensation; sick and annual leave; numerous University of Tennessee and state benefits programs, including liberal time off for holidays, and longevity pay after three years of service;

reimbursement for official travel.

Qualifications

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Plan, execute and evaluate adult Family and Consumer Sciences educational programs.
• Secure and train volunteer leaders and serve as an educational resource for the Family and Consumer Sciences programs within the county.
• Meet with, advise and train leaders of organized Family and Consumer Sciences groups, including Family and Community Education Clubs.
• Responsible to the County Extension Director and must keep current on the latest research information in Family and Consumer Sciences.
• Provide leadership for a program of activities that meets the needs of all eligible clientele regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion or veteran status.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS :

• Bachelor’s degree in Family and Consumer Sciences and / or majoring in nutrition, culinary arts, child and family studies, consumer economics, human ecology, community health, or a closely related major.
• Applicants must have either a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.7 on a 4.0 point scale, a minimum of 3.0 during their senior year of undergraduate study, or must have earned a Master’s degree.

Preference will be given to applicants with a MS Degree, and / or work experience in a related field. Applicants graduating prior to position start date are welcome to apply.

A complete application package will include a 1) letter of interest, 2) a resume or curriculum vitae, 3) and official or unofficial transcripts showing degree(s) conferred.

Please apply online by clicking this link :

UT ExtensionPhone : (865) 974-7245

212 D Morgan HallFax : (865) 974-0882

Knoxville TN 37996-4525

E-mail : Web Site :

Web Site :

Extension Service Professional

Primary Location

US-Tennessee-Nashville

Organization

Davidson County

Schedule

Full-timeCampus / InstituteInstitute of Agriculture

Job Posting

Oct 6, 2024, 8 : 08 : 14 AM