Associate Extension Agent, Family & Consumer Sciences - Chesterfield County

Job Description

Virginia Cooperative Extension Family and Consumer Science programs view the family unit as the cornerstone of a healthy society. 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

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.

Virginia Tech is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas for this vacancy.

Required Qualifications

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; and 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree is preferred.

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

$50,000 - $65,000

Hours per week

40

Close Date

June 19, 2026

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a driver's license check with an acceptable and safe driving record.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight