The Area Specialized Extension Agent for Community Resource Development is responsible for providing leadership, guidance and expertise to community leaders, stakeholders and Extension agents Central District. The ASA will be housed in the VCE-Central District Office and will provide services throughout the 20 counties and independent cities within the district. The ASA will work closely with Extension agents and specialists in delivering educational programming that addresses community development needs, such as leadership, facilitation, collaborative problem solving, conflict resolution, building community capacity, sustainability, and other needs as identified in collaboration with Extension agents, Unit Coordinators, and the communities they serve. This position will play a key role in enhancing citizens’ tools to make informed choices to balance a strong economy, clean environment, and a healthy population. The ASA will emphasize positive results driven outcomes and impact, with meaningful practice change brought about in communities and clientele.