Extension Associate, Family & Consumer Science

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and technical support to county Extension agents and staff in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of Family and Consumer Sciences educational programs.
• Collaborates with state-level Extension personnel to develop, implement, and evaluate research-based educational curricula, initiatives, and multidisciplinary programming.
• Coordinates statewide educational activities that address Family and Consumer Sciences priorities and emerging community needs.
• Strengthens partnerships with professional organizations, community agencies, educational institutions, and other stakeholders to expand program impact and access to resources.
• Develops and delivers professional development opportunities and training for Extension personnel, volunteers, and community partners.
• Assists with curriculum development, educational publications, digital resources, and outreach materials.
• Coordinates program reporting, evaluation activities, and impact data collection to support state and federal reporting requirements.
• Assists with grant development, grant administration, and management of externally funded projects supporting statewide initiatives.
• Maintains program records, educational materials, and inventory of program supplies.
• Provides guidance and support for statewide Family and Consumer Sciences initiatives and special projects.
• Represents Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension at meetings, conferences, professional organizations, and community events.
• Maintains effective working relationships with Extension personnel, University faculty and staff, community partners, and stakeholders.
• Maintains a regular, reliable, and consistent on-campus presence while traveling statewide to support Extension programming and organizational needs.

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in Family and Consumer Sciences or a closely related field with significant coursework in Family and Consumer Sciences is required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience implementing Family and Consumer Sciences educational programming is required.
• Experience with Cooperative Extension programming is preferred.
• Experience with grant-funded educational programs and program evaluation is preferred.