Associate Extension Agent, Family & Consumer Sciences - Chesterfield County

Virginia Tech•Chesterfield, VA

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

Family and Consumer Science (FCS) agent positions require a service mentality as well as process and subject matter expertise to plan, implement and evaluate research-based educational programs for broad audiences. The FCS agent takes a holistic approach to incorporate multiple subject matter areas in the program planning and delivery process to improve the well-being of Virginia families. The FCS Agent plans, delivers and evaluates research-based educational programs that are tied to community needs and directed toward families and individuals. The position requires a service mentality and a balance between process skills and subject matter expertise. Specialty Areas Include: Nutrition/Wellness, Family Financial Education, Family and Human Development.

Requirements

Must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Foods/Nutrition, Dietetics, Housing & Consumer Economics, Wellness Management, Hospitality and Food Management, Foodservice, Family/Child Development, Interior Design, Gerontology, Health, or a relevant area.
Excellent communication skills.
Knowledge and willingness to involve and manage volunteers in program development and delivery.
Experience in developing positive interactions with the public.
Experience in planning, implementing, marketing, and evaluating educational programs.
A willingness to further the civil rights of Virginia Cooperative Extension.
The person in this position is expected to travel to provide in-person leadership and to build community partnerships with few exceptions for telework.
Must have a driver's license check with an acceptable and safe driving record.
Must have a criminal conviction check.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Determine program needs by monitoring trends and issues, involving Extension Leadership Councils and other leadership committees.
Develop and deliver objective and research-based educational programs to meet the needs of broad audiences.
Partner and collaborate with VCE agents, agencies, non-profit and other organizations that may have the resources to meet the educational needs of local residents.
Use appropriate technologies to plan, deliver educational programs through workshops, seminars, conferences, one-on-one visits, field trips and tours.
Develop and implement evaluation plans.
Recruit and involve volunteers.
Report impacts, outcomes to clientele, public, administration and other key stakeholders.