County Extension Agent - Family and Consumer Sciences

Position Title: County Extension Agent - Family & Consumer Sciences

Division: Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

Department: CEA
* Staff Chair
* Howard County

Type of Position: Professional Staff - Extension

Work Shift: Regular

Workstudy Position: No

Sponsorship Available: No

HR Contact Phone:  or

The County Extension Agent - Family & Consumer Sciences conducts practical, community-based educational programs to empower individuals, families, and communities in the area of nutrition, family well‑being, health, food safety, and economic self‑sufficiency. The agent works closely with a broad audience base and local volunteers to solicit support and participation within the county.

• Minimum:
  Bachelor’s degree in family and consumer sciences or related field. Must have transportation for use on the job with liability insurance in effect.
• Background check authorizing release of relevant Arkansas Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry records.
• Knowledge of one or more family and consumer sciences subject matter areas appropriate to the county assignment.
• Ability to speak and write clearly and communicate ideas effectively.
• Ability to work long, irregular hours and travel frequently.
• Ability to conduct and plan programs and work with all clientele regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual preference, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status.

Commensurate with education and experience.

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
• Resume
• Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

• None specified.

Applicants must upload a Resume, Cover Letter, Official or Unofficial Transcript, and a list of three references including name, phone number and email address prior to submitting the application. Once an application is submitted, the applicant will not be able to edit the application or upload additional documents.

Carla Due, District Director: , cdue

Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

• Constant Physical Activity:
  Hearing, Talking
• Frequent Physical Activity:
  Driving, Feeling, Manipulate items with fingers (including keyboarding), Standing
• Occasional Physical Activity: N/A

Yes

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site:  Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.