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* Flexible Scheduling
* Retirement Savings
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The agent in this position will provide leadership for the development and implementation of the Family and Consumer Sciences Program in Greene County. The agent will proactively conduct needs assessments and program evaluations to provide future direction for the program. Programmatic support of current research-based nutrition/healthy lifestyles curriculum for all ages, along with volunteer management support programs (as needed) will be expected of the agent to meet program goals.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
North Carolina Cooperative Extension gives our residents easy access to the resources and expertise of NC State University and NC A&T State University. Through educational programs, publications, and events, Cooperative Extension field faculty deliver unbiased, research-based information to North Carolina citizens.
Greene County is in the middle of it all! A small, rural county in Eastern NC with a whole lot to offer. Conveniently located 30 minutes from Greenville, Kinston, Wilson and Goldsboro, the county seat of Snow Hill gives small time charm, without being far from 'big town' conveniences.
For more information about Greene County:
https://greenecountync.gov/
For more information about
NCCE Greene County Center:
https://greene.ces.ncsu.edu/
Duties and Responsibilities
This position demands an individual with an understanding of family and consumer science programming needs, primarily in foods and nutrition, family health and life skills.
The successful candidates must plan, develop, implement, and evaluate programs related to food preservation, healthy eating, food safety, life skills and others as identified by advisory members and other stakeholders across the county.
Candidate may recruit, train, and incorporate volunteers into programming efforts.
Collaboration with other government agencies, public and private non-profits and corporations is expected.
This person must enjoy working with individuals as well as groups and have the ability to manage multiple tasks with little supervision.
The successful candidate is expected to be a team player working with Extension staff and other organizations and have the ability to work independently.
Grant writing skills would be beneficial for program expansion.
This is an agent position that covers Greene County. Travel is required and will be reimbursed following state guidelines. |
North Carolina State University
Minimum Bachelor's $40,000; Minimum Master's $45,000; Minimum Doctorate $50,000 Commensurate with experience.
paid time off
Jun 19, 2025