Extension Agent, Cumberland County, Family & Consumer Sciences

University of Tennessee, United States

Updated: 17 days ago
Location: Crossville, TENNESSEE

Extension Agent, Cumberland County, Family & Consumer Sciences - 24000000FO 



Description

 

Position X2428:    Extension Agent, Cumberland County

Program Area:      Family & Consumer Sciences

Clientele Served:  Adult

Headquarters:       Crossville, TN

 

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

Date Issued:     02/28/2024

Effective Date:   06/01/2024

 

SALARY

Commensurate with training and experience. This position is funded jointly by UT Extension and Cumberland County. Cumberland County Government funds 29% 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.

NEW APPLICANTS

 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: Apply for Extension Educator Positions  

     UT Extension                         Phone:    (865) 974-7245

     212 D Morgan Hall                Fax:        (865) 974-0882

     Knoxville TN 37996-4525    

E-mail:                                         [email protected]

Web Site:                                     http://utextension.tennessee.edu


 


Job
  Extension Service Professional 
Primary Location
  US-Tennessee-Crossville 
Organization
  Cumberland County 
Schedule
  Full-time 
Campus/Institute  Institute of Agriculture 
Job Posting
  Feb 28, 2024, 3:44:31 PM