Obesity Program; HOP Physical Activity Area Specialist

High Obesity Program (HOP) Physical Activity Area Specialist

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Campus: OSU-Stillwater
Contact Name & Email:
Nancy Johnson, nancy.johnson

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.
Appointment Length:
Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice
Hiring Range: $56,040 - $84,060 (commensurate with education and experience)

Special Instructions to Applicants: applicants should submit a 1‑2 page cover letter summarizing experience and expertise related to the position’s goals and required qualifications, a resume, contact information for three references, and a copy of a college transcript showing degree conferral.

About This Position
As a part of Oklahoma State University Extension (OSU Extension), the mission of the Community Nutrition Education Programs (CNEP) is to educate and empower limited‑resource families and youth to improve nutrition and physical activity behaviors. CNEP encompasses the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP‑Ed), known as the Oklahoma Nutrition Education (ONE) program in our state.

Our nutrition lessons focus on diet quality, food safety, physical activity, food security and food resource management. Our Nutrition Education Assistants (NEA’s) provide research‑based, hands‑on learning experiences for families and youth at no cost.
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The Position
Oklahoma State University (OSU) Extension is seeking a qualified and motivated individual to support a CDC federally funded High Obesity Program initiative. This program focuses on policy, system and environmental approaches aimed at improving access to healthy foods; safe, accessible places for physical activity; and fostering healthy community environments. The position works collaboratively with Extension educators, community organizations, and other partners to implement, evaluate, and sustain evidence‑based strategies that advance public health outcomes in 10 counties with high adult obesity rates.
The HOP Physical Activity Area Specialist is a full‑time, 12‑month position funded through a 5‑year grant; currently in Year 3 (2025‑2026). Continuation of the position beyond the current funding period is contingent upon annual renewal of funds, program needs, and satisfactory performance.
The physical activity area specialist is responsible for providing expertise in supporting policy, system and environmental approaches aimed at improving opportunities for active living through park, trail systems, safe pedestrian routes, etc. The position reports to the Project Director and Principal Investigator in the Department of Nutritional Sciences s role partners with Cooperative Extension, public health, planning, parks & recreation, transportation, and local government stakeholders to plan, implement, evaluate and support evidence‑based community design strategies that foster activity‑friendly environments across all 10 HOP‑eligible counties.
The position office location is negotiable within Northeastern Oklahoma. Daily in‑state travel is expected with some out‑of‑state travel for professional meetings. Related travel expenses are reimbursed in accordance with OSU travel guidelines.

• Lead planning and implementation of built environment strategies aligned with CDC’s guidance to create activity‑friendly communities. This includes improving pedestrian infrastructure, expanding bicycle networks, promoting mixed‑use development, and supporting policy adoption, such as Complete Streets and Safe Routes initiatives.
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