Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences - Southeast Region

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Posting Number

Posting Number 0801464

Classification Title

Classification Title Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences - Southeast Region

Working Title

Department

Department 1890 Land Grant Extension

Department Contact Email

Department Contact Email afolck

Job Summary/Basic Function

Current target counties in the Southeast Region includes:
Athens, Belmont, Gallia, Guernsey, Hocking, Jackson, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Muskingum, Noble, Perry, Washington, and Vinton. Target counties may change as regional needs change.

Job Summary:

Extension Educators provide the link between Land Grant University research and Ohio residents by creating innovative learning opportunities that address local issues. Dedicated to helping improve the quality of life for current and future residents, Educators collaborate with local, county and state agencies, partner organizations, businesses and schools to analyze needs, develop, implement, and oversee vibrant and sustainable research based educational programs, and provide resources and expertise to the local community.

A critical aspect of this position is to strengthen the inclusion of all relevant stakeholders, with special efforts to reach those historically underserved by Extension. Given the demographic and economic diversity of communities and neighborhoods in the assigned region the Extension Educator is expected to take a proactive role connecting and engaging with diverse audiences and stakeholders.

The Family and Consumer Sciences ( FCS ) Extension Educator will work within the southeast. The Educator will be a remote worker but will be expected to travel daily to provide programming and to meet with partners, including county and regional agencies, agricultural producers, landowners, agricultural organizations, homeowners, decision makers, and citizens interested in the science of agriculture. These engagements are to pursue collaborations, promote programs, conduct programming, and interact with community members.

Educators may also be requested to assist in other regions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop effective and contemporary approaches to plan, deliver and evaluate programming.
• Conducts demonstrations, programs and meetings to educate adults and youth in new technology and practices related to family and consumer science issues to improve health and well-being for rural and urban families.
• Identify, interpret, and integrate information to develop and deliver high impact educational programs to adults and youth diverse audiences.
• Develop regular and effective communications and working relationships with colleagues, campus-based faculty, partners, and stakeholders within the community.
• Participate in and/or lead teams to enhance the scope and reach of Extension programming.
• Assist local, city and community organizations and businesses in the development and promotion of related activities and events.
• Represent CSU Extension with groups and organizations within assigned region.
• Work closely with local agencies within the region to address issues affecting families and…