Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences - Washington County

The Ohio State University•Washington, DC

3d•$42,500 - $73,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio State University Extension seeks an Educator to work collaboratively with county, regional, and state Extension teams, local agency leaders, and volunteers. Based in Washington County, Ohio, the Educator provides guidance and leadership for Family and Consumer Sciences programming responsive to local and regional needs. Topics include health and wellness, food and nutrition, food preservation and safety, financial literacy, human development, aging, family relationships, and workforce development. The Educator assesses community needs, teaches educational programs to adults and youth, and may convene and facilitate community coalitions. The role includes replicating and adhering to existing programs suited to the local community; creating promotional materials; working with or leading committees and volunteers; and establishing and maintaining community partnerships. The Educator evaluates educational programs and community change initiatives using established tools, shares strategies, and assesses teaching effectiveness, program quality, and local impact. The position also participates in funding discussions with county representatives, may secure external funds for local programming, and contributes to county, multi-county, and state Extension teams.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
No years of relevant experience are required.
Submit a resume and a cover letter specific to the posting, including months and years worked for each listed employment.

Nice To Haves

0–2 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with county, regional, and state Extension professionals, local agency leaders, and volunteers.
Provide guidance and leadership for Family and Consumer Sciences programming based on local and regional needs.
Use formal and informal community assessment methods to identify educational needs and opportunities.
Teach educational programming to groups and individuals, including adults and youth.
Convene and facilitate community coalitions focused on identified needs, as applicable.
Replicate and adhere to existing programs that meet local community needs.
Develop promotional materials and work with or lead committees and volunteers.
Establish and maintain community partnerships that support program goals.
Evaluate educational programs and community change initiatives using established evaluation tools.
Assess teaching effectiveness, program quality, and the impact of local initiatives, and disseminate strategies.
Participate in discussions with county representatives about program funding and, as applicable, secure external funds for local programming.
Participate in county, multi-county, and state Extension teams.