Extension Agent, Fcs

PG190587CE

WT-00004340-1123

NC Cooperative Extension

Columbus, NC

NC Cooperative Extension - Polk County

Extension Agent, FCS

12 Month Recurring

Full-Time - Permanent

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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 the 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 and school bell.
While our employees are located in NC County offices, they reap the benefits of employment at NC State University. Some of our benefits include:
· Paid time off
· Paid tuition
· Health Insurance
· Flexible Scheduling
· Retirement Savings
· Supplemental Benefits Programs
· WolfPerks!
Polk County is a small county in the southwestern part of North Carolina and is bordered by South Carolina. It has diverse terrain from flatlands east to foothills and mountains west. The climate is warm most of the year but short-lived snow is not unusual in the winter. The people of Polk County originate from all over the United States and the world. For generations, people have retired in Polk County for the climate, beauty as well as equestrian lifestyle that it offers. Retirees make up a substantial portion of the population, but the county is also home to many local families. Most people commute out of the county to work as Polk is more of a residential and tourist location than one of big business. It has a slow pace of life that is part of its charm.
The agent in this position will provide leadership for the development, implementation, evaluation, and marketing of an effective educational program in family and consumer sciences, including the areas of foods, nutrition, and health. The agent will collaborate and network with other agencies, groups, and organizations with similar missions. Additional responsibilities will include recruiting and training Extension Master Food Volunteers providing leadership supervision and assistance as needed. The professional in this position must be energetic, enjoy working with individuals as well as groups, and have the ability to multi-task with little supervision.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The professional in this position provides leadership to educational programs focused on improving health through nutrition food programs including commercial and retail food safety and certification, food preservation, processing and value-added products. The successful candidate will have the ability to identify opportunities for providing assistance to community partners in areas of improving and supporting healthy eating and physical activity. Knowledge of food preparation that encourages good nutrition and a healthy lifestyle is needed.

The successful candidate is expected to be a team player working with Extension staff and other organizations, possess a high degree of subject matter competence, possess excellent oral and written communication skills, and have the ability to work independently. The individual should be comfortable speaking/making presentations to groups.Essential job duties include:
Coordinate with collaborating with agents and other agencies to plan and implement programs.
Facilitate the collection of appropriate demographic and evaluation data using specified tools.
Purchase and prepare food and supplies for program-specific taste tests.
Track and spend within provided budgets for each program.
Participate in training.
Travel within assigned counties and to state offices.
*Track and maintain program-related paperwork such as data, inventory, and other documentation.
Assist the 4H/youth agent with food and nutrition related programming.- Be active in the community by joining health/nutrition related boards to serve a broad audience.- Maintain a clean, neat and functional kitchen workspace
- Seek out donations and conduct fundraisers to support the FCS program and overall Extension mission.- Conduct meaningful evaluations of programming to show impact on clientele.

Not Applicable

8:30 am - 5:00 Monday - Friday, night and weekend as required

One of the following educational requirements: – A Bachelor’s degree with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 overall or a 3.0 in family and consumer sciences (formerly known as home economics) or a related field (based on a 4.0 scale). The minimum GPA requirement will be waived for NCCE Program Associates with a Bachelor’s degree. – A Bachelor’s degree and the completion of at least one-half of coursework in a Master’s degree curriculum with a cumulative grade point average 3.0 or higher with at least one degree in family and consumer sciences (formerly known as home economics) or a related field, or – Completion of a Master’s degree with at least one degree in family and consumer sciences (formerly known as home economics) or a related field. Also required: a personal automobile; computer literacy; strong oral and written communication skills; the ability to plan, implement, market, and evaluate educational programs; willingness to work as a team member and support a total Extension program; and the ability to handle multiple demands and set priorities. Personal Attributes: Successful performance of the duties encompassed in the County Extension Agent’s job requires that the individual possess habits of industry, a sense of responsibility, and a genuine appreciation for the worth of the individual. The employee must be adept in both oral and written communication. The County Extension Agent is eligible to become a member of the non-tenure track/special faculty at North Carolina State University. The County Extension Agent has primary responsibility for planning, executing, and evaluating that phase of county Extension programs within assigned areas of program responsibility. The County Extension Agent cooperates with colleagues in the North Carolina Cooperative Extension and county leaders in performing assigned responsibilities. The performance of assigned responsibilities is governed by the philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension.

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$40,000 - $45,000

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11/21/2023

https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/193215

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