The county is the home of Utah State University, the County's largest employer. Cache Valley contains some of the state's most fertile and productive soils, making agriculture a major contributor to the County's economy. Dairy is the major industry , with cheese plants and a major meat packing plant in the area. Cache County continues to expand both within established communities and small county ranchettes. Quality of life and a diverse economy makes Cache County one of the fastest growing areas in the state.
Cache County is a family friendly rural environment.
This position will start with a one-year introductory period as an Extension Educator. As an Extension Family and Consumer Science educator, provide countywide leadership for family and consumer science and 4-H educational programs to meet the needs of adults and youth of Cache County. Assume joint responsibility with other staff members to plan, organize, implement, evaluate and report family and consumer science and 4-H educational programs to meet the needs of adults and youth of Cache County. Primary family and consumer science responsibilities in areas of families and at-risk youth, food and nutrition, food safety and consumer issues. Develop and deliver coordination and evaluation of adult and youth programs, including awareness, recruitment and appropriate activities.