Extension Agent, Cumberland County, Family & Consumer Sciences
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Crossville, TN
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 11, 2024
Position X2428: Extension Agent, Cumberland County
Program Area: Family & Consumer Sciences
Clientele Served: Adult
Headquarters: Crossville, TN
Screening of applicants’ credentials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Date Issued: 02/28/2024
Effective Date: 06/01/2024
SALARY
Commensurate with training and experience. This position is funded jointly by UT Extension and Cumberland County. Cumberland County Government funds 29% of the position salary and benefits costs.
BENEFITS
Group hospitalization and life insurance; State Retirement; Workers' Compensation; sick and annual leave; numerous University of Tennessee and state benefits programs, including liberal time off for holidays, and longevity pay after three years of service; reimbursement for official travel.
Qualifications :
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Plan, execute and evaluate adult Family and Consumer Sciences educational programs.
• Secure and train volunteer leaders and serve as an educational resource for the Family and Consumer Sciences programs within the county.
• Meet with, advise and train leaders of organized Family and Consumer Sciences groups, including Family and Community Education Clubs.
• Responsible to the County Extension Director and must keep current on the latest research information in Family and Consumer Sciences.
• Provide leadership for a program of activities that meets the needs of all eligible clientele regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion or veteran status.
• Assume other duties as assigned.
NEW APPLICANTS
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Family and Consumer Sciences and/or majoring in nutrition, culinary arts, child and family studies, consumer economics, human ecology, community health, or a closely related major.
- Applicants must have either a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.7 on a 4.0 point scale, a minimum of 3.0 during their senior year of undergraduate study, or must have earned a Master’s degree. Preference will be given to applicants with a MS Degree, and/or work experience in a related field. Applicants graduating prior to position start date are welcome to apply.
- A complete application package will include a 1) letter of interest, 2) a resume or curriculum vitae, 3) and official or unofficial transcripts showing degree(s) conferred.
UT Extension Phone: (865) 974-7245
212 D Morgan Hall Fax: (865) 974-0882
Knoxville TN 37996-4525
E-mail: UTExtensionPersonnel@utk.edu
Web Site: http://utextension.tennessee.edu
