Extension Agent I

3 days ago


Gainesville, Florida, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Job Title: Extension Agent I

Join the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) as an Extension Agent I in Collier County. This role is part of a partnership between state, federal, and county governments to provide quality, relevant education and research-based expertise to foster healthy people, a healthy environment, and a healthy economy.

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will lead Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) education through the design, implementation, and evaluation of extension programming that meets the needs of Collier County's varied population. This includes planning, developing, building, implementing, evaluating, reporting, and providing leadership on a comprehensive FCS program focusing on health and healthy lifestyles.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Plan and develop educational programs on nutrition, food preparation, home food safety, food resource management, and obesity prevention.
  • Deliver educational programs using a wide variety of approaches to effectively reach community stakeholders of diverse ages, educational/experience levels, and learning styles.
  • Collaborate with the County Extension Director and District Extension Director on other duties as assigned, including multi-county projects.
  • Engage with and accept other duties as assigned or determined to be relevant and/or priorities to Family and Consumer Science education programs.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in family and consumer sciences, nutrition, dietetics, health education and wellness, or a related field.
  • Flexible schedule that allows for occasional weekend hours, evening hours, or out-of-county travel.
  • On-point use of technology, software applications, and social media skills.
  • Valid Florida driver's license.
  • National background screening.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in a related field.
  • Professional experience in the field.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Effective and comfortable presenter of research-based knowledge with both small and large crowds.

This is a full-time, permanent status faculty position. The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call or the Florida Relay System at TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.


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