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Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences in Martin County

University of Kentucky -
Inez, KY

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Master's degree in social work
Master's degree in early childhood education
Nursing
Community outreach programs experience
Bachelor's degree in food science
Developing financial education programs
Bachelor's degree in family studies
Bachelor's degree in social work
Program development
Writing skills
Master's degree in nursing
Mid-level
Leadership development
Master's degree
Nutrition
Health education for families
Bachelor's degree in early childhood education
Master's degree in nutrition
Food Science
Bachelor's degree in child development
Bachelor's degree
Human Development & Family Studies
Public Health
Life skills building
Nutrition education program support
Master's degree in public health
Family & Consumer Sciences
Working with families
Educational program planning
Master's degree in food science

Full Job Description

Posting Details

Job Title

Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences in Martin County

Requisition Number

RE54428

Working Title

Department Name

81E06: KCES Region East Area 06

Work Location

Inez, KY

Grade Level

Salary Range

Type of Position

Staff

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Required Education

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Required Related Experience

Required License/Registration/Certification

Physical Requirements

Job-related travel including overnight stays; visiting clientele at sites throughout the county (including farms); standing/walking for long periods; handling of average-weight objects up to 25 lbs.

Shift

Monday-Friday (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) with evenings and weekends as needed. Most weeks will exceed 40 hours.

Job Summary

Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences in Martin County.

Location: Inez, KY

The Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences will:

develop, implement, and evaluate a plan of work based on locally identified needs which will lead to improved quality of living for families & individuals
plan and implement educational programs which focus on:
- making healthy choices
- nurturing families
- embracing life as you age
- securing financial stability
- promoting healthy homes and communities
- accessing nutritious food
- empowering community leaders
develop expertise and serve as a resource in family and consumer sciences programming areas, including:
- food and nutrition
- family resource management
- human development and family relations
- health, safety, and wellness
- leadership development
- clothing and textiles
- housing and the environment
- home based and micro business
implement educational programs which strengthen families and individuals
develop and implement leadership programs such as Kentucky Extension Homemakers, resulting in the development of personal and organizational leadership skills

All agents in a county will support the dissemination of useful and practical information on subjects relating to Agriculture, Family Consumer Sciences, 4-H and Community and Rural Development as outlined in the KRS statues 164.605 to 164.675.

State law requires a national and state criminal background check and a letter from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services stating the employee is clear to hire based on no findings of substantiated child abuse or neglect found through a background check of child abuse and neglect records as a condition of employment or involvement in this program.

Resume, cover letter and transcripts are required at time of application.

Visit the Extension Careers page: https://ces-personnel.ca.uky.edu/careers

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing with groups and individuals and through mass media. Ability to use the computer for program delivery and management. Ability to visit clientele at sites throughout the county. Ability to plan and teach educational programs. Demonstrated leadership and ability to serve as a positive role model.

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Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in the field of Family & Consumer Sciences such as: Family & Consumer Sciences Education; Family Sciences; Family Studies; Child and Family Studies; Early Childhood Education; Child Development; Dietetics; Nutrition or Human Nutrition; Community Food Services; Food Science; Merchandising, Apparel and Textiles; Hospitality, Management and Tourism; Retailing and Tourism Management; Community & Leadership Development; Consumer Economics and Family Financial Counseling; Health Promotions; Health, Society & Populations; Health Communications; Leadership for Community Education & Human Learning; Social Work; Marriage & Family Therapy; Human Health Sciences; Public Health; Health & Human Performance / Health Studies; or Nursing.

Deadline to Apply

08/17/2026

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