Assistant Extension Agent, FCS

North Carolina State University

Minimum Bachelor's $40,000; Minimum Master's $45,000; Minimum Doctorate $50,000 Commensurate with experience.

paid time off

United States, North Carolina, Snow Hill

466 U.S. 13 (Show on map)

Oct 15, 2025

Position Information

Posting Number	PG190788CE
Position Number	SE-00111632-1025
Position Type	NC Cooperative Extension (EPS)

Department Information

Job City & State	Snow Hill, NC
Department	NCCE-Greene County

System Information

Working Title	Assistant Extension Agent, FCS
Appointment	12 Month Recurring
Job Type	Full-Time - Permanent
FTE	1.00

Position Overview

Essential Job Duties

Are you looking for a rewarding career that will let you give back to your community? NC State Extension extends research-based knowledge to all North Carolinians, helping them transform science into everyday solutions that improve their lives and grow our state. We are the model of excellence in non-formal, research-based education that advances agriculture, the environment, human health and well-being, youth and communities, while creating prosperity for all North Carolinians. Working for NC State Extension allows you to teach without being tied to a classroom and school bell. Check out this video on what it's like to work for NC State Extension.

No two days in Extension are ever the same, there is always something new! Extension Agents are active in their communities and often need to meet the clients when and where they are available. This is not your typical desk job!

While our employees are located in NC County offices, they reap the benefits of employment at NC State University. Some of our benefits include:

* Paid time off

* Paid tuition

* Health Insurance

* Flexible Scheduling

* Retirement Savings

* Supplemental Benefits Programs

* WolfPerks!

You Belong Here! At NC State, our goal is for all employees to reach their fullest potential at work. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition ( https://news.hr.ncsu.edu/you-belong-here/) and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

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/

Overview
The agent in this position will provide leadership for the development and implementation of the Family and Consumer Sciences ( FCS) program in Greene County. The agent will proactively conduct needs, assessments, and program evaluations to provide future direction of 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.

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 candidate 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.

Other Work/Responsibilities

-Reporting on program impacts, including gathering data and preparing reports for stakeholders.
-Attend trainings and engaging in professional development opportunities.
-Conduct collaborative programs with County Extension staff and other County departments.

Supervisory

Number of Permanent Employees this Position Supervises	0
Percent of Time Spent	0%

Requirements and Preferences

Identify if the Position is Mandatory / Essential / Key	Not Applicable
Work Schedule	Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5pm with evenings and weekends as needed.
Minimum Experience/Education	One of the following educational requirements: - A Bachelor's degree with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 overall or a 3.0 in family and consumer sciences (formerly known as home economics) or a related field (based on a 4.0 scale). The minimum GPA requirement will be waived for NCCE Program Associates with a Bachelor's degree. - A Bachelor's degree and the completion of at least one-half of coursework in a Master's degree curriculum with a cumulative grade point average 3.0 or higher with at least one degree in family and consumer sciences (formerly known as home economics) or a related field, or - Completion of a Master's degree with at least one degree in family and consumer sciences (formerly known as home economics) or a related field.
Department Required Skills	Computer literacy including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Excellent time and resource management skills Personable, and able to build networking coalitions
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education	Food safety certification (ServSafe or Safe Plates)
Required License or Certification	NA
Valid NC Driver's License required?	Yes
Commercial Driver's License Required?	No
Physical Required?	No
List any other medical/drug tests required

Recruitment Details

Anticipated Hiring Range	Minimum Bachelor's $40,000; Minimum Master's $45,000; Minimum Doctorate $50,000 Commensurate with experience.
Internal Transfer Only	No

Recruitment Dates

Job Open Date	10/14/2025

Applicant Information

Quick Link

https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/223923

EEO

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