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Extension Agent, Bradley County, Family & Consumer Sciences

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Cleveland, TN, USA

Posted on Saturday, August 3, 2024

Extension Agent, Bradley County, Family & Consumer Sciences - 24000001M3

Description

Position X2449: Extension Agent, Bradley County

Program Area: Family & Consumer Sciences

Clientele Served: Adult

Headquarters: Cleveland, TN

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

Date Issued: 08/02/2024

Effective Date: 11/01/2024

SALARY

Commensurate with training and experience. This position is funded jointly by UT Extension and Bradley County. Bradley County Government funds 48% 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.

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.

Please apply online by clicking this link: Apply for Extension Educator Positions

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

Job

Extension Service Professional

Primary Location

US-Tennessee-Cleveland

Organization

Bradley County

Schedule

Full-time

Campus/Institute Institute of Agriculture

Job Posting

Aug 2, 2024, 10:08:23 AM

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