| Working Title: Cultural Coordinator Classification: Community Program Assistant, Job 4912, AFSCME Unit 7 - Technical represented Appointment: Full-time (40 hours/week), Temporary and funded through 9/30/2021, University benefits eligible, https://humanresources.umn.edu/benefits Salary: $17.08 per hour or more (depending on qualifications) Center: Extension Center for Family Development Office Location: Work remotely to begin- Office to be determined in Twin Cities Metro Area Apply By: January 22, 2021 The Cultural Coordinator (C.C.) will work with multiple partners, providing both direct education and work on policies, systems, and environment. This position will focus on holistic healing for the American Indian communities. This position will also address mental well-being which may include addressing addiction as a component of healing. As a C.C. connecting youth with intergenerational teachings and health through traditional storytelling is an important component of the work. Mental Flourishing will be interwoven into all facets of work, removing stigma, incorporating cultural healing, and preventive education. The community will be reminded of cultural wealth and health; chronic diseases like diabetes are not a part of our heritage. (traditional foods, ways of being, reclaiming our health, with colonization comes chronic disease -- changing the narrative, leaving a legacy of health, breaking cycles of disparity) Job Responsibilities - Collaborate with our American Indian SNAP-Ed Educator to promote health and wellness of urban AI communities.
- In collaboration with the SNAP-Ed Educator, work with multiple partners in a variety of community settings including schools, non-profits, food shelves and other social service agencies to explore ways to integrate cultural knowledge, heritage, and food to promote holistic health.
- Engage audiences, including elders in the community to work toward healthy food access, mental wellness, and holistic health.
- Be an active member, by attending meetings and contributing ideas and actions, to statewide SNAP-Ed project teams including, but not limited to, the Food is Medicine project team and the Holistic Health Team.
- Work with the American Indian SNAP-Ed Educators to complete necessary paperwork and reporting requirements of the SNAP-Ed grant.
- Schedule and host meetings: requiring use of online platforms (Zoom), google calendars, and regular meeting reminders.
- Helping with teaching/educational program setups and takedowns, project management, putting together presentations or providing reports
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