Careers in Family and Consumer Sciences Are you a “people person”? Would you like your work to focus on relationships? Family and consumer sciences careers involve the relationships among individuals, families and communities - and the environments in which they function. In a family and consumer sciences career, you might deal with – Family strength and vitality; Personal, social and material resources that meet human needs; Individual and family well-being; Consumer roles and responsibilities; Home and community settings and technology that support individuals and families; Policies that support individuals, families and communities. Family and consumer sciences professionals work in all career clusters and a wide range of settings. They are employed by corporations, nonprofit organizations, government agencies and their own businesses. Here are some examples of family and consumer sciences-related careers within various career clusters.
Family and Consumer Sciences Careers in Arts and Media Fashion designer Textile designer Textile conservator Theatrical costumer Costume designer Costume curator Image consultant Merchandise display artist Food stylist Cake decorator Public relations specialist Writer/editor Broadcast journalist Print journalist Fashion illustrator or photographer Fashion photo technical director Family and Consumer Sciences Careers in Business and Financial Product development and marketing specialist Marketing research analyst Real estate broker Financial planner Consumer credit counselor Product demonstrator Family and Consumer Sciences Careers in Construction Technologies and Design Household products and furnishings manufacturer Product design engineer Utility advisor Interior designer Kitchen or bath planner Furniture designer Space planner	Family and Consumer Sciences Careers in Environmental, Natural Resources and Agriculture Food product development and marketing specialist Food scientist Food technologist Textile lab technician Textile research and development scientist Nutritionist Family and Consumer Sciences Careers in Government, Education and Human Services Family and consumer sciences teacher (middle level, secondary, postsecondary, adult) Preschool teacher Cooperative Extension educator Child care specialist Children’s program director Homemaker Retirement home manager Geriatric aide Elderly companion Employment/career counselor School counselor Vocational counselor Social worker Human services administrator Peace Corps or Vista volunteer International consultant Family and Consumer Sciences Careers in Health and Biosciences Home health aide Housekeeper Dietitian nutritionist	Family and Consumer Sciences Careers in Retail, Tourism, Recreation and Entrepreneurship Commercial food service worker Catering or banquet manager Chef or baker Hotel/motel manager Retail sales associate Retail fashion buyer Merchandise manager Fashion coordinator Home furnishings sales associate Home furnishings buyer Recreation director Activity specialist Camp director Housekeeper Custom tailor Dry cleaning worker Sales representative Family and Consumer Sciences Careers in Technologies: Manufacturing, Communication and Repair Product development and marketing specialist Upholsterer or drapery maker Computer program developer Apparel production worker Product development scientist