The Division of Extension and Engagement's Family and Community Health Program is seeking a Family and Community Health Program Coordinator. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position. This position is located in Central Point, Oregon.
This FCH Program Coordinator position is a member of the regional and statewide teams of the OSU Extension Family and Community Health (FCH) program, affiliated with the College of Health. This position serves Jackson and Josephine counties and is based at the OSU Extension Service Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center (SOREC) in Central Point, Oregon.
The FCH Program Coordinator maintains a robust portfolio of programming related to statewide focus areas of public health and nutrition, food systems, physical activity, and health leadership. Specifically, the faculty member provides leadership for the food security and safety programming, including the Master Food Preserver (MFP) program and for programs in the Physical Activity and Active Living (PAAL) portfolio, including StrongPeople. This individual will be responsible for training, managing, and leading active volunteer groups in support program goals.
This professional faculty member is expected to provide appropriate specialized expertise to support area or statewide FCH programming. The specializations will be determined in consultation with the OSU Extension Family and Community Health Program Leader and the Regional Director and will be complementary to those of other Extension faculty in the region or state. As a member of the statewide team of Extension faculty and staff, collaborative work across disciplines, organizational units, and Extension programs areas is expected.
This faculty member is responsible for designing, developing, maintaining and/or carrying out educational programming and outreach activities to serve broad and diverse populations in an accessible, inclusive, equitable, and socially just manner. This includes complying with civil rights and language/visual access regulations.
This position requires driving/traveling. Active and effective communication with staff and key stakeholders is critical to the success of this position, wireless access may be necessary.
About Extension Family and Community Health Programs:
FCH and the College of Health align toward a common vision of lifelong health and well-being for individuals, families and communities in Oregon. The goal of Extension FCH's community food security programs is to increase access to affordable, healthy and culturally appropriate foods. Programs such as the Master Food Preservers support this goal by connecting community members with up-to-date information and resources for preserving healthy and locally harvested foods. The Physical Activity and Active Living program goal is to provide strategic support for OSU Extension to increase access and opportunity to physical activity for all Oregonians. To learn more about FCH and our programs, please visit: https://health.oregonstate.edu/extension/fch.
About the division: The Division of Extension and Engagement (division) is core to Oregon State University's mission. The Division helps create real solutions and positive impact across Oregon and beyond. The division is aligned under the leadership of the Vice Provost for Extension and Engagement. To learn more about our division and its core units and initiatives, please visit: https://engagement.oregonstate.edu/.
Oregon State University strives to ensure that all educational programs, services, activities, and materials we offer to the public are identified, developed, delivered, and evaluated in an accessible, inclusive, equitable, and socially just manner. OSU division's educational programs, services, activities, and materials are available to all people. OSU division prohibits discrimination in all its programs, services, activities, and materials. All employees are responsible for and expected to comply with Civil Rights obligations and actively work to expand access to all eligible populations.
Typically requires Bachelor's Degree in field relevant to program focus. May require certification or licensure as appropriate to the position.
Requirements :
Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Family and Consumer Sciences, Education, or another field directly related to the responsibilities of this position and disciplines covered by the College of Health.
Demonstrated experience developing, teaching, and evaluating educational programs for diverse audiences.
General proficiency with computers, including information technology, professional office software and collaborative work platforms.
Interest in home or commercial food preservation and/or food safety.
Interest in developing and promoting physical activity programs.
Demonstrated ability to communicate successfully and inclusively with a diverse audience.
A commitment to collaborative and respectful learning and working environments that are safe, inclusive, and welcoming.
Ability to learn and adapt to using multiple forms of digital communication systems, including websites, email newsletters, social media, and other tools in a changing technological environment.
Ability to lead groups and work as a team member with other professionals and volunteers.
Demonstrated ability to manage volunteer programs, including recruitment, training, delegation and evaluation.
Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.
Type:
Flexibility to perform work in a variety of settings and to work occasional evenings and weekends depending on program needs.
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