Extension Agent, FCS (Assistant, Associate, or Full) Special Instructions to applicants:
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Posting Details
Position Information Posting Number
PG190861CE
Position Number
NE-00002441-0526
Position Type NC Cooperative Extension (EPS)
Department Information Job City & State Nashville, NC
Department NCCE Nash County
System Information Working Title Extension Agent, FCS (Assistant, Associate, or Full)
Appointment 12 Month Recurring
Job Type Full-Time
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Position Information
Position Overview Essential Job Duties 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. Check out this video on what it's like to work for NC State Extension. No two days in Extension are ever the same, there is always something new! Extension Agents are active in their communities and often need to meet the clients when and where they are available. This is not your typical desk job! The position may be hired at the Assistant, Associate or Full Agent level if the selected candidate meets the required qualifications. 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!
You Belong Here! At NC State, our goal is for all employees to reach their fullest potential at work. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition (https://news.hr.ncsu.edu/you-belong-here/) and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone. 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. Essential responsibilities for the position include planning, marketing, conducting and evaluating educational programs in Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) for Nash County . Emphasis of the Family and Consumer Sciences program is on nutrition, food safety, health and wellness, local foods and cooking, food preservation, chronic disease reduction, family financial management, 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 field faculty deliver unbiased, research-based information to North Carolina citizens. Nash County is a thriving community located just east of Raleigh and sits at the intersection of I-95 and I-87. The county seat and the Extension office are located in Nashville. As of the 2020 census, the population was 94,970. As of 2023, the biggest sectors in Nash County's economy were manufacturing, healthcare, social services, retail, food and accommodation services and education. Nash County comprises 11 municipalities, all varying in size. Rocky Mount is the largest city in the county with over 55,000 residents and a bustling economy. The Nash County Cooperative Extension office is located at the Nash County Agriculture Center and is home to the Nash County Arboretum. Nash County Arboretum is made up of 11 garden areas and has been creatively designed, planted and maintained by NC State Extension Master Gardener volunteers. Nash County Public Schools is the public education system serving the students of Nash County, North Carolina, with a commitment to academic achievement and student well-being. Nash County has a long history of agriculture and is known as a leading agricultural county in the state. Nash has 133,252 acres of land in farms with 375 farms with the average farm size being 355 acres. Today, Nash County's top agricultural products are poultry, eggs, tobacco, and sweet potatoes. Nash has seen huge investment in its infrastructure and facilities over the last couple of decades. As a result, its agricultural community is seeing growth in outdoor recreation, breweries, tournament sports and is becoming a hub for the arts and culture. Local attractions include children's museums, planetarium, historic sites, unique shopping experiences and an array of recreational activities. For more Information about Nash County, visit https://nashcountync.gov/ To learn about the NCCE NashCounty Center, go tohttps://nash.ces.ncsu.edu Duties and Responsibilities
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, family financial management, and health for Nash County. 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 broad audiences, and have the ability to manage multiple tasks with little supervision. The successful candidate is expected to be a team player collaborating with the Nash Extension staff and other organizations on multidisciplinary programs with large impacts. The agent will possess a high degree of subject matter competence and be eager to learn more as new trends and issues emerge. The successful candidate will have good communication and organization skills, be able to work independently and be flexible to the demands of the public. The agent will promote volunteer programs, such as the Extension Master Foods Volunteer Program to gain community support, develop and implement strategies to recruit new volunteers, conduct ongoing evaluation of the programs and services delivered by volunteers and implement improvements as necessary. The agent will review policies and procedures to reflect the overall values of the organization, provide educational opportunities, mentor volunteers, and complete other volunteer management duties. There is interest in food safety information from both home audiences and the restaurant trade. The ability of clients to obtain training in an approved food safety certification program is expected. The pursuit of outside resources such as grants and donations will be necessary to support program expansion. Experience preparing and presenting educational resource materials for face-to-face settings or via other forms of writing, and internet, including social media, is important. Other Work/Responsibilities
- Reporting on program impacts, including gathering data and preparing reports for stakeholders.
- Attending trainings and engaging in professional development opportunities.
- Conduct collaborative programs with County Extension staff and other County departments. Supervisory Number of Permanent Employees this Position Supervises 0
Percent of Time Spent N/A
Requirements and Preferences Identify if the Position is Mandatory / Essential / Key Not Applicable
Work Schedule 8:00 am
- 5 pm Monday-Friday; nights & weekends as necessary.
Minimum Experience/Education 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.
Department Required Skills A Bachelor's degree in family and consumer sciences, nutrition or related science is required. Computer literacy including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is expected. Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education Candidates should have excellent time and resource management skills, should be personable, and able to build networking coalitions. Food safety certification (ServSafe or Safe Plates) is also highly desirable. Required License or Certification Valid driver's license and reliable, personal transportation required. . Travel is reimbursed following state guidelines. Valid NC Driver's License required? Yes
Commercial Driver's License Required? No
Physical Required? No
List any other medical/drug tests required n/a
Recruitment
Recruitment Details Anticipated Hiring Range Minimum Bachelor's $40,000; Minimum Master's $45,000; Minimum Doctorate $50,000 Commensurate with experience.
Internal Transfer Only No
Recruitment Dates Job Open Date 05/06/2026
Applicant Information Quick Link https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/230061
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