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Oregon State University Division of Extension and Engagement, Family and Community Health Program invites applications for a FCH/SNAP-Ed Program Coordinator position based at the OSU Extension Service Klamath County office in Klamath Falls, OR. This is a full-time, 12-month, professional faculty position. Salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience. The anticipated starting salary will be $61,600 – $68,000.

Program Mission
Extension FCH and the College of Health align toward a common vision of lifelong health and well-being for individuals, families, and communities in Oregon. This affiliation brings national distinction among land-grant universities and schools of public health because of the unique, built-in capacity for impactful outreach through Extension Service FCH. The FCH program integrates an interdisciplinary, public health focus on health and well-being equity across the lifespan, and human sciences research into community-related practice.

The primary focus of this position will be the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – Education (SNAP-Ed), a federally funded nutrition education and obesity prevention program targeting SNAP eligible audiences. SNAP-Ed provides evidence-based interventions including hands-on learner-centered direct education as well as community-based work related to policy, systems, and environmental change.

Purpose of the Position
The FCH-SNAP-Ed Program Coordinator is expected to provide overall leadership to the Extension FCH and SNAP-Ed programs in Klamath County. Specifically, the faculty member maintains a robust portfolio of programming related to statewide focus areas of public health and nutrition, food systems, physical activity, and health leadership. The Program Coordinator works collaboratively with peer educators and researchers to address regional and statewide issues. The specific areas of programming are determined in conjunction with representatives of local communities.

The FCH-SNAP-Ed Program Coordinator is considered to be a member of the team of Extension faculty and staff serving Klamath County and Tribal organizations. Collaborative work across disciplines, organizational units, and Extension programs areas is expected. Programming is done in collaboration with community partners, such as schools, farmers’ markets, food banks and pantries, and government and non-profit agencies. SNAP-Ed delivers nutrition and healthy lifestyle programming through educators working in community settings. Klamath County programs are delivered in both rural and urban communities.

In addition, this position will coordinate the Farm to School programs by facilitating activities of Klamath’s Farm to School and SNAP-Ed team through planning, implementation and evaluation. The goal of the position is to build capacity for remote and alternative delivery of education that integrates the principles of cooking, nutrition, gardening, agriculture and science in school and community settings. OSU Extension is a recognized leader in this work, providing nutrition education throughout the state, encouraging healthy eating and supporting local food producers. Programming is done in partnership with the Klamath City and County School Districts.

The specializations will be determined in consultation with the OSU Extension Family and Community Health Program Leader and the Southern Regional Director and will be complementary to those of other Extension faculty in the region or state.

Commitment to Inclusive Excellence

Oregon State University is committed to creating and maintaining compassionate and inclusive learning and working environments for all learners, visitors and employees. We envision collaborative community environments that enhance civility and embrace diversity. All employees are responsible for achieving this commitment. This commitment includes, but is not limited to, complying with Civil Rights and Language Access regulations. In addition, this individual will design, develop, maintain and/or carry out Extension programs to ensure that educational programs and outreach activities serve diverse populations, including those that have been historically marginalized/excluded from participation.

Please visit the following webpages for more information on our commitment to inclusive excellence:

OSU Division of Extension and Engagement’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Unit:
https://extension.oregonstate.edu/about/diversity-equity-inclusion

OSU Moving Forward Together:

https://leadership.oregonstate.edu/president/moving-forward-together

Position Duties

This FCH-SNAP-Ed Program Coordinator embeds the commitment of the university to a collaborative and inclusive community in all interactions and duties performed and practices a welcoming and respectful workplace culture.

45% Family and Community Health Program Support

30% Program Coordination, Implementation and Delivery

20% Teaching Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Program Delivery — Planning, Preparing, and Evaluating

5% Service to University and Extension

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least one degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Physical Activity, Family and Consumer Sciences, Education, or another field directly related to the work of this position.
• Demonstrated expertise and interest in delivering community education relating to health promotion and nutrition, physical activity, garden-enhanced nutrition education, strengthening families, and improving the well-being of limited income populations.
• Demonstrated experience working as a team member with other professionals and volunteers.
• A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity and inclusion.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching and program management.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective collaborations with others including diverse clientele, other agencies, advisory groups, professional peers, classified staff and volunteers.
• Demonstrated skill using multiple forms of electronic communication, and the ability to adapt to a changing technology environment.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully plan, organize, evaluate, and teach programs for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and facilitate groups.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, plan, evaluate, and delegate details associated with the management of programs and offices.
• Ability to develop and sustain community partnerships.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Physical Activity, Family and Consumer Sciences, Education, or another field directly related to the work of this position.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) with community experience.
• Experience as a supervisor or demonstrated success in leadership.
• Experience relevant to cooking, nutrition, physical activity and/or garden education.
• Experience with Extension.
• Experience in teaching and working with economically and culturally diverse audiences.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS:

• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide
• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

To review posting and apply, go to: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/142916. Apply to posting # P07264UF. Closes: 09/24/23. OSU is an AA/EOE/Vets/Disabled.