Associate Extension Agent, Family & Consumer Sciences - Albemarle County

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Work type:Administrative & Professional
Senior management: Agriculture & Life Sciences
Department: Northwest District Coop. Extension
Location:Charlottesville, Virginia
Categories:Agriculture / Life Science

Job Description

This position is located in the Albemarle/Charlottesville Unit Office of Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) in Charlottesville, VA and serves the counties of Albemarle, Greene, Fluvanna, Louisa, and the City of Charlottesville. The educational emphasis of this position is food safety and family wellness. Albemarle County is one of the most desirable places to live and work in Virginia and in the nation, with a wealth of cultural, historic and recreational amenities in a beautiful setting. Albemarle/Charlottesville has a very strong local food and beverage culture, and a well-established and widely recognized reputation for wine and beer tourism. World-renowned landmarks in Monticello and The University of Virginia (UVA) are here, along with the homes of Presidents Madison and Monroe. Virginia Cooperative Extension Family and Consumer Science programs view the family unit as the cornerstone of a healthy society. Family and Consumer Science (FCS) agent positions require a service mentality as well as process and subject matter expertise to plan, implement and evaluate research based educational programs for diverse audiences. The FCS agent plans, delivers and evaluates research based educational programs that are tied to community needs and directed towards families and individuals. The position requires a service mentality and a balance between process skills and subject matter expertise. Specialty Areas include Nutrition/Wellness, Family, and Human Development

Extension agents recognizes the importance of diversity and inclusion in the development and delivery of Extension programs, actively work to diversify program participation and are responsible for VCE's civil rights policies and compliance with affirmative action.

Required Qualifications

Agent faculty positions require a minimum of a bachelor's degree (BA or BS) in a relevant discipline from an accredited college or university. A master's degree and promotion to Extension Agent are required no later than the sixth year of employment. Demonstrated ability to recruit, select, train and manage volunteers; demonstrated ability to lead groups, plan, implement, facilitate, teach, and evaluate educational information programs; Knowledge and use of computer technology in educational programming and management and presentation skills; Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with low income, limited resource and minority audiences; Ability to work with minimal supervision in an unstructured setting. Extension agents demonstrate flexibility, adaptability; a team-oriented mindset, yet are able to work independently, and strong desire to help clients succeed. The person in the position is expected to travel to provide in-person leadership and to build community partnerships with few exceptions for telework.

Virginia Tech is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas for this vacancy.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree is preferred.

Salary Information

$45,000 - $65,000

Additional Information

Must have a driver's license check with an acceptable and safe driving record.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact John Thompson at [email protected] during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.