Obesity Program; HOP Nutrition Area Specialist CS

Overview

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:
1) a 1-2 page cover letter summarizing their experience and expertise related to the position’s goals and required qualifications,
2) resume,
3) contact information for three references, and
4) copy of 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. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of Oklahomans!

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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 Nutrition Area Specialist is a full-time, 12-month position funded through a 5-year grant; currently in Year 3 ). Continuation of the position beyond the current funding period is contingent upon annual renewal of funds, program needs, and satisfactory performance.

The nutrition area specialist is responsible for providing expertise in supporting policy, system and environmental approaches aimed at improving healthy food access through farmers’ markets, food pantries, community gardens, food is medicine partnerships, etc. The position reports to the HOP Project Director and Principal Investigator in the Department of Nutritional Sciences s role partners with Cooperative Extension, public health, local food producers, retail food outlets, local government stakeholders, etc.

to plan, implement, evaluate and support coordination of nutrition and food systems initiatives 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 and coordinate community-based nutrition and food access projects across all 10 HOP counties. Support initiatives such as local farmers' markets, Double Up Oklahoma programs, healthy retail efforts, community and school gardens, and nutrition education campaigns designed to strengthen community food environments.
• Engage in frequent, day-to-day travel across Oklahoma to meet with community partners, attend coalition and planning meetings, and support on-site implementation. Provide technical assistance to county…