Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences - Washington

Department: FAES | Morgan County. This position is located in Washington County, Ohio.

• The Educator will be responsible for a board range of basic to complex duties that include but are not limited to providing guidance and/or leadership for Family and Consumer Sciences programming targeted to local and regional needs.
• The programming would include health and wellness related topics, food and nutrition, food preservation, food safety, financial literacy, human development, aging related issues, family relationships, and workforce development.
• Utilize appropriate methods, both formal and informal of community assessment to identify educational needs and opportunities of local community.
• Teach educational programming, based on these needs, to groups and individual comprised of adults and/or youth.
• May also convene and facilitate community coalitions focused on those needs.
• The Educator is required to replicate and adhere to existing programs that meet the needs of their local community.
• The Educator will develop promotional materials, work with and/or lead committees and volunteers, and establish and maintain partnerships within the community that support the achievement of the program goals.
• The Educator is responsible for evaluating educational programs, community change initiatives, and dissemination of 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.
• May be responsible for securing external funds to support local programming.
• Participate 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 and Family and Consumer Sciences.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 0 years of relevant experience required.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred.

• Extension Educator 1 Requires a Bachelor's Degree 42,
• Extension Educator 2 Requires a Master's Degree 48,
• Extension Educator 3 Requires a Master's Degree and 11+ years of direct or related work experience 56,

• Function:
  Education
• Sub-Function:
  Extension Educators
• Career Band:
  Individual Contributor
  - Specialized
• Career Level:
  
  S1, S2, S3, S4
• Location:
  
  OSU Extension
  - Washington (1573)
• Position Type:
  Regular
• Scheduled
  
  Hours:
  
  40
• Shift: First Shift

OSU will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.