County Extension Agent - Family and Consumer Science

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Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Extension

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture.

The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration. As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

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Department:

CEA
* Staff Chair
* Clay County

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Summary of

Job Duties:

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

* Maintains a thorough knowledge of the social, economic, and political characteristics of the county and will be an effective liaison with local community leaders, agencies and governments. Maintains an up-to-date and working knowledge of Arkansas Extension programs.

* Develops and executes an annual action plan based on issues identified by the programmatic Subcommittee(s) and personal observations. Plans, delivers and teaches educational programs, demonstrations, and activities that address the needs of the county's clientele. Provides opportunities for program participation at the county, district, and state levels, while also sharing educational information with county government leaders, community organizations and stakeholders to support the overall Extension mission.

* Leverages Extension specialists and research-based information to design, implement and teach educational programs in all Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) priority areas. Responds to clientele inquiries through phone consultations, e-mails, in-person office and site visits, providing tailored researched based recommendations as required.

* Serve as an advisor to the county (EHC) Extension Homemaker Club officers, board and members. Provides researched and unbiased leader training for EHC clubs. Provide support during and at county, district and state EHC activities.

* Supports the county 4-H program and related activities, including FCS educational programming, training for competitive events, volunteer…