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

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.

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

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!

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Essential responsibilities for the position include planning, marketing, conducting and evaluating educational programs in Family and Consumer Sciences ( FCS) for Cumberland County.

Emphasis of the Family and Consumer Sciences program is on nutrition, food safety, health and wellness, local foods and cooking, chronic disease reduction, and volunteer management. The position will conduct viable, proactive research-based educational programs in these areas for both adult and youth audiences. The position will collaborate with Extension agents in the region on common educational program initiatives. All agents are expected to have a youth component in their programming.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit
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 agents deliver unbiased, research-based information to North Carolina citizens.

To learn more NC Cooperative Extension, Cumberland County Center go to: https://cumberland.ces.ncsu.edu/

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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 ( FCS), including the areas of foods, nutrition, and health. The agent will implement programs through delivery methods which enhance learning and skill development. Delivery methods may include workshops, classes, seminars, technical assistance, field trips, tours, and other methods. The agent will align the programs to meet the needs of the county population and support the mission of the organization. Programs may include food safety training courses, cooking local foods, Steps to Health, Extension Master Food Volunteers, More in My Basket, Better Living Series, and other programs. The agent will also seek grants or other appropriate funding sources, to support expanded or innovative programming.

The agent will collaborate and network with other agencies, groups, and organizations with similar missions. The professional in this position must be self-motivated, energetic, enjoy working with individuals as well as groups, be able to work with diverse audiences, and have the ability to manage multiple tasks with little supervision. The successful candidate is expected to be a team player working with the Extension staff and other organizations, possess a high degree of subject matter competence, and have the ability to work independently.

The agent will be responsible for managing and working closely with volunteers in the Cumberland County Extension Volunteer Association. The agent will promote the volunteer program to gain community support, develop and implement strategies to recruit new volunteers, conduct ongoing evaluation of the program and services delivered by volunteers and implement improvements as necessary, review policies and procedures to reflect the overall values of the organizations, provide educational opportunities, mentor volunteers, and other volunteer management duties.

There is a strong demand for food preservation information from home audiences. Attending training in food safety and food preservation is expected.

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.

The person in this position must be self-directed and possess a strong work ethic. The successful candidate should be energetic, innovative, and a good manager of time and other resources. Organizational, interpersonal, marketing, and networking skills are desirable. Other skills needed include knowledge and experience in educational presentations, public relations and marketing, print media, leadership, and computer usage. The ability to evaluate programs and document contacts and impacts is essential.

A Master's degree at time of hiring is desirable, with at least one degree in family and consumer sciences, nutrition or related sciences. The expectation is that a Master's degree will be pursued after hiring.

Grantsmanship skills and experience with the ability to secure and manage outside funding resources in order to develop innovative programming is desired.

Valid Driver's License and reliable, personal transportation required. Valid North Carolina driver's license is required within 60 days of hire and must be maintained

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