Extension Associate, Family & Consumer Science

Role Overview

• Provides leadership and technical support to county Extension agents and staff in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of Family and Consumer Sciences educational programs.
• Collaborates with state-level Extension personnel to develop, implement, and evaluate research-based educational curricula, initiatives, and multidisciplinary programming.
• Coordinates statewide educational activities that address Family and Consumer Sciences priorities and emerging community needs.
• Strengthens partnerships with professional organizations, community agencies, educational institutions, and other stakeholders to expand program impact and access to resources.
• Develops and delivers professional development opportunities and training for Extension personnel, volunteers, and community partners.
• Assists with curriculum development, educational publications, digital resources, and outreach materials.
• Coordinates program reporting, evaluation activities, and impact data collection to support state and federal reporting requirements.
• Assists with grant development, grant administration, and management of externally funded projects supporting statewide initiatives.
• Maintains program records, educational materials, and inventory of program supplies.
• Provides guidance and support for statewide Family and Consumer Sciences initiatives and special projects.
• Represents Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension at meetings, conferences, professional organizations, and community events.
• Maintains effective working relationships with Extension personnel, University faculty and staff, community partners, and stakeholders.
• Maintains a regular, reliable, and consistent on-campus presence while traveling statewide to support Extension programming and organizational needs.

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in Family and Consumer Sciences or a closely related field with significant coursework in Family and Consumer Sciences is required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience implementing Family and Consumer Sciences educational programming is required.
• Experience with Cooperative Extension programming is preferred.
• Experience with grant-funded educational programs and program evaluation is preferred.

Benefits

• Frequent statewide travel is required.
• Occasional evening and weekend work may be required to support educational programming, meetings, conferences, and community events.
• Work is performed in office, classroom, community, and outdoor environments.
• Work requires prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, and frequent interaction with individuals and groups.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. At this time, Kentucky State University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa