Extension Agent, FCS; Assistant, Associate or Agent

Job City & State:
Jacksonville, NC

Department: NCCE-Onslow County

Working Title:

Extension Agent, FCS (Assistant, Associate or Full Agent)

Appointment: 12 Month Recurring

Job Type: Full-Time
- Permanent

FTE: 1.00

The agent in this position will provide leadership for the development and implementation of the Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) program in Onslow County. The agent will proactively conduct needs assessments, interactive learning opportunities, and program evaluations to provide future direction of the program. Programmatic support of current research-based nutrition/healthy lifestyles curriculum for all ages, along with volunteer management will be expected of the agent to meet program goals.

Are you looking for a rewarding career that will let you give back to your community? NC State Extension extends research-based knowledge to all North Carolinians, helping them transform science into everyday solutions that improve their lives and grow our state. We are a model of excellence in non-formal, research-based education that advances agriculture, the environment, human health and well-being, youth and communities, while creating prosperity for all North Carolinians.

Working for NC State Extension allows you to teach without being tied to a classroom or school bell.

North Carolina Cooperative Extension gives our residents easy access to the resources and expertise of NC State University and NC A&T State University. Through educational programs, publications, and events, Cooperative Extension field faculty deliver unbiased, research-based information to North Carolina residents.

The position may be hired at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Agent level if the selected candidate meets the required qualifications.

Onslow County is a diverse community home to over 30 miles of beaches, rural farmland, and Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. For more information about Onslow County: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). For more information about Onslow County Extension: /

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• Medical
  , Dental
  , and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition
  and Academic Assistance
• And so much more!

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This position demands an individual with an understanding of family and consumer science programming needs, primarily in foods and nutrition, family health and life skills. The successful candidate must plan, develop, implement, and evaluate programs related to food preservation, healthy eating, food safety, life skills and others as identified by advisory members and other stakeholders across the county.

Candidate may recruit, train and incorporate volunteers into programming efforts. Collaboration with other government agencies, public and private non‑profits and corporations is expected.

This person must enjoy working with individuals as well as groups and have the ability to manage multiple tasks with little supervision.

The successful candidate is expected to be a team player working with Extension staff and other organizations and have the ability to work independently. Grant writing skills would be beneficial for program expansion.

This is an agent position that covers all of Onslow County. Travel is required and will be reimbursed following state guidelines. Office vehicles are provided for most travel.

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