Extension Agent, Giles County, Family & Consumer Sciences

Position X2464:    Extension Agent, Giles County

Program Area:      Family & Consumer Sciences

Clientele Served:  Adult

Headquarters:       Pulaski, TN

Screening of applicants’ credentials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Date Issued:     10/06/2024

Effective Date:   01/01/2025

SALARY

Commensurate with training and experience. This position is funded jointly by UT Extension and Giles County. Giles County Government funds 28% 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.

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.

 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