Community Outreach Advisor - Extension

University of Illinois Extension - Unit 22, East St Louis

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Be a partof our story. Through learning partnerships that extend knowledge and change lives, University of Illinois Extension provides educational programs aimed at making life better,healthier, safer, and more profitable for individuals and their communities. Illinois Extension has operated continuously for more than 100 years connecting the citizens of Illinois to their land-grant university by providing educational programming around the state. University of Illinois Extension isbased in the College of ACES and works with all colleges and units of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Provide continuous program information and interaction between university staff and community members (adults and youth). Provide high quality interactive classes and workshops addressing community needs including basic nutrition, care-giving, budgeting, and overall wellbeing.

• Program Outreach and Delivery
  • Develop and deepen program partner relationships and provide approved program materials and resources to community agencies and organizations in and outside of physical program locations. Represent Extension at events to promote resources
  • Refer clients to various agencies (health care centers, WIC, food pantries, schools, shelters, etc.) and to other Extension staff based upon additional needs/concerns.
  • Assist in the implementation of synchronous and asynchronous program delivery to reach Extension audiences. Provide high quality, interactive teaching in the community for youth and adults using identified curriculum and materials as identified by the program area.
• Program Support
  • Collaborate with team members to plan and meet program goals.
  • Participate in and organize committees to assess community needs and provide feedback that supports the improvement of program delivery.
  • Collect information from program staff and participants for reporting. Input data into evaluation systems including PEARS. Provide program reports as requested.
  • Lead efforts to shop for required materials, prepping classes, and assisting other team members in having program materials.
  • Maintain program equipment and resources inventory to ensure proper working conditions and availability for programming.
  • Coordinate program events including supply ordering, shopping, and establishing safety protocols.
• Other
  • Maintain professional competence through required trainings and ongoing opportunities.
  • Perform other duties that contribute to the mission of University of Illinois Extension programming as assigned.
  • Comply with all University of Illinois Extension Affiitive Action/Equal Opportunity policies and guidelines in all aspects of Extension work.

When working, the employee may be exposed to a variety of environmental factors to include, but not limited to, hot or cold weather, exposure to noise and allergens, and uneven ground. In performing the functions of this position, the employee may be subjected to various physical demands including ability to move, transfer and/or transport items that may occasionally weigh up to forty (40) pounds and frequently weigh up to twenty (20) pounds, and twisting, pushing and pulling movements.

To perform the functions of this position, the employee will be required to perform work both within an office and outside in the communities that are served and must have the capability to travel from one location to the other in a timely fashion. Employee is responsible for securing personal transportation. Some work will be required during evenings and/or weekends.

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three (3) years (36 months) of work experience in public contact with an agency or organization that is oriented toward community activities.

Previous experience in Extension.
Certification as a Community Health Worker, Family Development or equivalent.
Three (3) years of experience in program delivery or coordination.
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