Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences - Washington County

The Ohio State University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 43,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Extension (OSUE) seeks an Extension Educator to collaborate with county, regional, and state teams and with local leaders to deliver Family and Consumer Sciences programming in Washington County, Ohio. The Educator will guide health and nutrition topics, financial literacy, aging issues, family relationships, and workforce development while building community partnerships.

Responsibilities include needs assessment, program development, promotion, evaluation, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 0 years of relevant experience required.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide education programming on health and wellness, nutrition, food safety, financial literacy, human development, aging, family relationships, and workforce development.
• Identify educational needs using community assessment and design Programs to address those needs.
• Develop promotional materials, lead committees and volunteers, and establish partnerships within the community to support program goals.
• Evaluate programs and dissemination of strategies using established tools to determine teaching effectiveness and impact.
• May seek external funds to support local programming and participate in county, multi-county, or state Extension teams.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Job Title:

Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences - Washington County

Department:

FAES | Morgan County

This position is located in Washington County, Ohio.

Responsibilities:

The Ohio State University Extension (OSUE) seeks an Educator to work collaboratively with county, region, and state teams of OSUE professionals and with local agency leaders and volunteers. The Educator will be responsible for a board range of basic to complex duties that include but are not limited to providing guidance and/or leadership for Family and Consumer Sciences programming targeted to local and regional needs. The programming would include health and wellness related topics, food and nutrition, food preservation, food safety, financial literacy, human development, aging related issues, family relationships, and workforce development. Utilize appropriate methods, both formal and informal of community assessment to identify educational needs and opportunities of local community. Teach educational programming, based on these needs, to groups and individual comprised of adults and/or youth. May also convene and facilitate community coalitions focused on those needs. The Educator is required to replicate and adhere to existing programs that meet the needs of their local community. The Educator will develop promotional materials, work with and/or lead committees and volunteers, and establish and maintain partnerships within the community that support the achievement of the program goals. The Educator is responsible for evaluating educational programs, community change initiatives, and dissemination of strategies, employing established evaluation tools to determine teaching effectiveness, program quality, and the impact of local initiatives. Participate in discussions with county representatives concerning program funding. May be responsible for securing external funds to support local programming. Participate as a member of county, multi-county, and/or state Extension teams to further the overall mission, vision, and values of both Ohio State University Extension and Family and Consumer Sciences.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 0 years of relevant experience required.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred.

Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package.

OSU will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Extension Educator 1

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree

42,500-55,200

Extension Educator 2

Requires a Master’s Degree

48,200-62,550

Extension Educator 3

Requires a Master’s Degree and 11+ years of direct or related work experience

56,300-73,000

The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit’s available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications.

• Function: Education
• Sub-Function: Extension Educators
• Career Band: Individual Contributor – Specialized
• Career Level: S1, S2, S3, S4

Location:

OSU Extension - Washington (1573)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.