Area Specialized Extension Agent-(MIMB) More in My Basket Regional Outreach Facilitator-East

Area Specialized Extension Agent-(MIMB) More in My Basket Regional Outreach Facilitator-East

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Special Instructions to applicants :

In addition to your application, please submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for at least three (3) professional references.

Position Information

Posting Number : PG190739CE

Position Number : SE-00065374-0125

Position Type : NC Cooperative Extension (EPS)

Department : System Information

Working Title : Area Specialized Extension Agent-(MIMB) More in My Basket Regional Outreach Facilitator-East

Appointment : 12 Month Recurring

Job Type : Full-Time - Permanent

FTE : 1.00

Position Overview

Are you looking for a rewarding career that will let you give back to your community? NC State Extension extends research-based knowledge to all North Carolinians, helping them transform science into everyday solutions that improve their lives and grow our state. We are the model of excellence in non-formal, research-based education that advances agriculture, the environment, human health and well-being, youth and communities, while creating prosperity for all North Carolinians. Working for NC State Extension allows you to teach without being tied to a classroom and school bell.

No two days in Extension are ever the same; there is always something new! Extension Agents are active in their communities and often need to meet the clients when and where they are available. This is not your typical desk job!

The Regional Outreach Facilitator (ROF) is an integral part of the NC Cooperative Extension and the More in My Basket program. The ROF is housed in Carteret County Extension Center and works under the guidance and direct supervision of Shawn Banks, Carteret County Extension Director and Dr. Carolyn Bird, Professor and Principal Investigator / Program Director.

The applicant will serve as the Regional Outreach Facilitator with the following requirements :

• Collaborate with and support Extension Agent outreach in eight primary eastern counties : Carteret, Columbus, Duplin, Jones, New Hanover, Onslow, Wayne, and Wilson.
• Liaison with and provide the MIMB campus-based team with information on specialized needs for the region.
• Organize and / or conduct regional agent update meetings with MIMB agents.
• Collaborate with eastern Extension agents to engage with the More In My Basket Program.
• Serve as liaison between county program staff and NCSU program staff for any programmatic issues.
• Provide on-site support to county staff for outreach activities.
• Facilitate program evaluation by assisting with curricula evaluation during MIMB workshops.
• Support outreach through the development of community partnerships.
• Contribute to the campus partnership database through regular reports.
• Refer local clients to the campus team for FNS / SNAP benefit screenings.
• Other duties as assigned.

The program, More In My Basket (MIMB), promotes and facilitates the delivery of outreach education, information, and programming to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) eligible population. A key role of the Regional Outreach Facilitator-East is to promote and facilitate the delivery of outreach information and programming to the SNAP-eligible population.

Other Work / Responsibilities

The applicant should have demonstrated abilities in coordinating multi-county education programs and developing partnerships with organizations serving limited-resource populations. Knowledge of and preferably experience in working with Cooperative Extension Family and Consumer Sciences and 4-H Youth Development Agents is desirable.

Requirements and Preferences

The minimum requirement for employment as an Area Specialized Agent (ASA) with North Carolina Cooperative Extension is either (i) a Master's degree in an area related to the agent's assigned specialized responsibility and a minimum of three (3) years of Extension or education-related or industry-related experience in the relevant field, or (ii) a Bachelor's degree in an area related to the assigned specialized responsibility and a minimum of seven (7) years of Extension, education-related or industry-related experience in the area of specialization.

Candidates shall also have demonstrated skills and abilities in program development and evaluation, and subject matter expertise in the area of specialization. Preference for research experience, including the ability or demonstrated experience in facilitating field research in the area of specialization, as well as history of successfully obtaining or capacity to obtain grant funds to support research and extension work in the area of specialization.

Ability to work extra hours and weekends is required. Person must provide their own dependable, personal vehicle and have the ability to travel independently in the assigned geographical area.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Recruitment

Anticipated Hiring Range : $39,000-$43,650, commensurate with experience.

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status.

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