Educational Specialist (0096856T, CTAHR/HNFAS)

University of Hawaii • Honolulu, HI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Educational Specialist supports nutrition education programs and related Policy, Systems, and Environmental (PSE) projects in the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience, Human Nutrition, Food and Animal Sciences department at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. The role assists with project development, management, marketing, coordination, and oversight in accordance with current federal and local policies, procedures, and guidance, working with the program director. The position is part-time, temporary, and based in Honolulu, Hawai‘i. It is an 11-month appointment subject to funding availability; renewal depends on satisfactory performance, staffing requirements, and funding availability.

The specialist supports partner relationships and statewide communications, and collects and evaluates data to report on project outcomes and impacts. The role requires travel to extension offices and community agencies statewide, including neighbor islands, and may involve evening, weekend, and holiday work at off-campus locations.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree in natural sciences, nutrition, family and consumer sciences, education, or a related field, plus zero years of progressively responsible professional experience in nutrition and/or community outreach programs; or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Functional knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques in nutrition and/or community outreach programs, including the ability to apply relevant concepts and terminology.
• Knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and systems associated with community nutrition and/or outreach programs.
• Ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes, and resolve common problems in nutrition and/or community outreach.
• Ability to understand oral and written documentation, write reports and procedures, and communicate effectively in varied situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with organizations, groups, team members, and individuals.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and use word-processing software.
• Ability to travel independently to different locations in a timely manner. This may be met with a valid Hawai‘i Class 3 driver's license or comparable license, or another means of transportation that meets the position's needs.
• Ability to travel to neighbor islands and work beyond normal business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of progressively responsible professional experience in nutrition and/or community outreach programs.
• Work experience developing educational programs in agriculture, family development, and/or community development.
• Work experience implementing outcomes-based, innovative educational programs.
• Working knowledge of United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) food program policies and procedures.
• Functional knowledge of University of Hawai‘i administrative policies and procedures and applicable federal and state laws.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, managing, marketing, and overseeing special projects for nutrition education programs in accordance with current federal and local policies, procedures, and guidance, in collaboration with the program director.
• Assist with planning, organizing, creating, promoting, and disseminating information about Policy, Systems, and Environmental (PSE) projects.
• Coordinate special project activities and training for paraprofessionals and staff of community agencies.
• Collect and evaluate data and prepare written reports measuring special project outcomes and impacts.
• Review and analyze special project content and curricula, recommend revisions, and ensure compliance with University, state, and federal policies and procedures, subject to final approval by the Director.
• Strengthen existing partnerships and establish new partnerships with agencies serving targeted eligible populations to deliver and promote PSE programming.
• Develop written and oral communications for project partners and promote and disseminate nutrition education and related project information through a statewide network.
• Travel to extension offices and community agencies statewide to provide training, workshops, and meetings as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level