Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences - Harlan County

Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences – Harlan County

Location:

Harlan, KY

The Extension Agent For Family And Consumer Sciences Will

• develop, implement, and evaluate a plan of work based on locally identified needs which will lead to improved quality of living for families & individuals
• plan and implement educational programs which focus on:
• making healthy choices
• nurturing families
• embracing life as you age
• securing financial stability
• promoting healthy homes and communities
• accessing nutritious food
• empowering community leaders
• develop expertise and serve as a resource in family and consumer sciences programming areas including:
• food and nutrition
• family resource management
• human development and family relations
• health, safety, and wellness
• leadership development
• clothing and textiles
• housing and the environment
• home based and micro business
• implement educational programs which strengthen families and individuals
• develop and implement leadership programs such as Kentucky Extension Homemakers resulting in the development of personal and organizational leadership skills

All agents in a county will support the dissemination of useful and practical information on subjects relating to Agriculture, Family Consumer Sciences, 4-H and Community and Rural Development as outlined in the KRS statues 164.605 to 164.675.

State law requires a national and state criminal background check and a letter from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services stating the employee is clear to hire based on no findings of substantiated child abuse or neglect found through a background check of child abuse and neglect records as a condition of employment or involvement in this program.

Resume, cover letter and transcripts are required at time of application.

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