County Extension Agent - Family & Consumer Science​/H

Job Title

County Extension Agent – Family & Consumer Science/4-H

The County Extension Agent – Family & Consumer Science/4-H 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.

Responsibilities include maintaining knowledge of the social, economic, and political characteristics of the county, developing and executing an annual action plan, planning, delivering, and teaching educational programs, leveraging Extension specialists and research-based information, serving as an advisor to the county Extension Homemaker Club, supporting the county 4-H program, employing evaluation techniques to measure program impact, ensuring compliance with civil rights requirements, completing required reports, collaborating with colleagues and partners, maintaining good working relationships, building a network of supporters and volunteers, maintaining knowledge of researched based FCS practices, and performing additional responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in family and consumer sciences, education, youth development, or related field of study; degree must be conferred by date of hire or Bachelor's degree with relevant work experience.
• Must have reliable transportation for use on the job with liability insurance in effect.
• Must successfully complete the standard background check which includes the Arkansas Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry Check.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge in family and consumer sciences subject matter areas appropriate to the county assigned.
• Ability to plan and conduct 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.
• Ability to speak and write clearly and communicate ideas effectively.
• Ability to work long and irregular hours and travel frequently.

Recruitment Contact Information:

Carla Due, Ouachita District Director, , cdue

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Child Maltreatment, Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position.

Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law.

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 preference, 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, Grasping, Standing, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:
Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting

Benefits Eligible:
No