Family and Community Health Extension Associate

Posting Details

Posting Details

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Institution

South Dakota State University

Working Title

Family and Community Health Extension Associate

Posting Number

NFE02429P

Department

SDSU-Food & Families Programs-Ext

Physical Location of Position (City)

Rapid City

Posting Text

Are you committed to enhancing the health and well-being of families and communities? South Dakota State University (SDSU) is seeking a dynamic Family and Community Health Extension Associate to lead our Healthy Food, Families, & Communities initiative.

In this vital role, you will deliver research-based information, resources, programming, and support, while building strong relationships with stakeholder groups to advance the vision of SDSU Extension.

Join us in making a meaningful impact on the health of our communities. This position is located in Rapid City, South Dakota and is a 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position.

As the outreach arm of our state's land grant, South Dakota State University, SDSU Extension provides farmers, ranchers, agri-business people, communities, families, and youth with research-based information they need to succeed.

SDSU Extension meets the changing needs of South Dakotans with progressive outreach services, ranging from one-on-one interaction and forums to 24 / 7 online access through our website, extension.

sdstate.edu. SDSU Extension organizes program outreach across 4 program areas : Agriculture and Natural Resources, Food & Families, Community Vitality, and 4-H Youth Development.

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant mission of access.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Develop relationships with all pertinent stakeholders and / or groups on emerging issues related to food, food production, nutrition, and physical activity.
• Recruit and utilize volunteers to enhance educational outreach.
• Organize and facilitate the day-to-day operations of the Healthy Families and Communities project. Work with state office to ensure that programs are occurring, resources are available, data is managed.

Provide support and assistance where needed.

Project reporting on outcomes, presentations to public, stakeholders on project.

BENEFITS :

South Dakota State University offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave.

We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays.

Relocation benefits are available per university's guidelines. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor's Degree in Community Development, Nutrition, Family & Consumer Sciences Education, Entrepreneurship, Horticulture, Human Services, or other closely related field by date of application;
• At least 1 year of experience in an above-mentioned discipline
• Knowledge of planning programs that deal with food production, school & community gardens, nutrition, and physical activity; and
• Valid driver's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Experience working with Native American communities.

APPLICATION PROCESS :

This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, resume, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references.

Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact SDSU Human Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with this process.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the university's verification of credentials and other information required by law and / or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check.

South Dakota State University is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students.

This position is subject to South Dakota State University's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4 : 14.

Posting Date

07 / 11 / 2024

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

First Consideration Date

08 / 05 / 2024

Advertised Salary

The salary range for this position is $44,940-$52,000.

Duration of the Term

12 months

If Other, describe duration

Appointment Percent

Work Hours

8 : 00am to 5 : 00pm

Typical Hours Worked Per Week

Appointment Type

Regular

Faculty Status

Scope of Search

External (includes Internal)

If internal, define scope of search

This position requires

Travel, Overnight stays, Weekends / Holidays, Valid Drivers License

If other, please indicate

Department Description and Cultural Expectations

South Dakota State University is the state's largest, most comprehensive university with over $60 million annual research expenditures, more than 200 academic programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students.

We offer a rich academic experience in an environment of inclusions and access. The university is part of a dynamic community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission.

SDSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits discrimination on, the basis of, sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status, or any other status that may become protected in the offering of all educational programs and employment.

Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing [email protected]. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact : Equal Opportunity Officer / Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone : (605) 688-4128 .

Contact Information

For questions on the position, contact search committee chair, Lorna Saboe-Wounded Head, [email protected] , 605-782-3290.

Working Conditions

Cognitive Requirements

Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position.

Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Intense Customer Interaction, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Pace-fast, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Protective Clothing / Equipment

Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment.

If other protection is used please identify

Physical Requirements

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Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Carrying, Climbing Stairs, Crawling, Crouching, Driving, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting Above Waist, Lifting Below Waist, Lifting light, Lifting moderate, Pushing / Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Squatting, Stretching, Use Both Hands, Use of Either Hand, Independently, Walking, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating)

Describe any of the conditions selected

Sensory Requirements

Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position.

Hearing, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)

Working Conditions & Exposures

Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day.

Changes of Temperature, Walking / Standing on rough or uneven surfaces (gravel, rocks, etc)

Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above

Working Environment

Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed.

Office Environment, Outdoors Environment

If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided.

Community Gardens

Supplemental Questions

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• Where did you hear about this position?
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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Reference List

Optional Documents