Thomas Co. FACS Agent UGA Cooperative Extension
- Date Posted December 12, 2018
- Location Thomasville, GA
- Category Culinary / Education
- Job type Full-Time
University of Georgia Cooperative Extension has local offices in 158 counties across Georgia. We've built a reputation of providing trusted, science-based research and education through a network of committed specialists, agents and volunteers. We offer summer internships, full and part-time professional and paraprofessional positions working in agriculture & natural resources, family & consumer sciences and 4-H & youth development programs.
Job descriptionThe Family and Consumer Sciences Agent will collaborate with the community to educate them about nutrition, other health emerging issues, such as how to lower Thomas County obesity rates (33% are obese) and chronic diseases associated with obesity, such as diabetes. In addition, the Agent will work in areas of financial literacy, family stability, childcare, food safety (615 establishments), and housing.
This role serves as a UGA Public Service Faculty member and a member of the Thomas County Extension Staff and is under the direction and leadership of the County Extension Coordinator and the Southwest District Extension Director.
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Compensation this position is : salaried Work visa This employer is willing to sponsor a work visa for international applicants Application instructions