Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences - Delaware County

The Ohio State University • Delaware, NY

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About The Position

The Ohio State University Extension (OSUE) seeks an Educator to work collaboratively with county, region and state teams of OSUE professionals and with local agency leaders and volunteers. The Educator will be responsible for a broad range of basic to complex duties that could include but are not limited to providing guidance and/or leadership for programming targeted to local and regional needs. This programming would include health, food and nutrition including food preservation and safety, cottage foods and food entrepreneurship; consumer sciences; financial literacy education (Real Money, Real World) and human and family development and relationships (Successful Co-Parenting). Utilize appropriate methods, both formal and informal, of community assessment to identify educational needs and opportunities of the local community. Teach educational programming, based on these needs, to groups and individuals comprised of adults and/or youth. May also convene and facilitate community coalitions focused on those needs. The Educator is responsible for developing, adapting, and implementing programs that address the needs of the local community. The Educator will develop promotional material, work with and/or lead committees and volunteers, and establish and maintain partnerships within the community (i.e., United Way, Health Department) that support the achievement of the program goals. The Educator is responsible for evaluating educational programs, community change initiatives, and dissemination strategies, employing established evaluation tools to determine teaching effectiveness, program quality, and the impact of local initiatives. This position participates in discussions with county representatives concerning program funding and may be responsible for the management of the county-level project budgets. Also be responsible for securing external funds to support local programming. Collaborate as a member of county, multi-county, and/or state Extension teams to further the overall mission, vision and values of both Ohio State University Extension.

Requirements

• Extension Educator 1 Requires a Bachelor's Degree
• Extension Educator 2 Requires a Master's Degree
• Extension Educator 3 Requires a Master's Degree and 11+ years of direct or related work experience
• Resume and cover letter, specific to the posting, are to be included at time of application, include months and years worked for each employment listed.
• Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.
• A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and/or leadership for programming targeted to local and regional needs.
• Utilize appropriate methods, both formal and informal, of community assessment to identify educational needs and opportunities of the local community.
• Teach educational programming, based on these needs, to groups and individuals comprised of adults and/or youth.
• Convene and facilitate community coalitions focused on those needs.
• Develop, adapting, and implementing programs that address the needs of the local community.
• Develop promotional material, work with and/or lead committees and volunteers, and establish and maintain partnerships within the community that support the achievement of the program goals.
• Evaluate educational programs, community change initiatives, and dissemination strategies, employing established evaluation tools to determine teaching effectiveness, program quality, and the impact of local initiatives.
• Participate in discussions with county representatives concerning program funding and may be responsible for the management of the county-level project budgets.
• Secure external funds to support local programming.
• Collaborate as a member of county, multi-county, and/or state Extension teams to further the overall mission, vision and values of both Ohio State University Extension.

Benefits

• Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources.
• Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package.
• Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees