NJ Farm Fisher Industry Wellness - Seasonal

Rutgers University; Town of Brunswick (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Rutgers University seeks a NJ Farm Fisher Industry Wellness – Seasonal to support health initiatives in New Jersey’s agricultural communities. Responsibilities include facilitating training events on substance use, gathering data for project evaluation, and preparing related reports. This role aims to build community wellness and supports the outreach of Rutgers Cooperative Extension.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline.
• Minimum of two years related experience needed.
• Must have valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Delivers training events to rural stakeholders on wellness.
• Facilitates collection of attendee data for SAMHSA.
• Prepares reports around farm and fisher stress.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Project coordination skills

Interpersonal skills

Networking ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, public health, human services

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Qualtrics

IBM SPSS

Job description

NJ Farm Fisher Industry Wellness - Seasonal

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Recruitment/Posting Title NJ Farm Fisher Industry Wellness - Seasonal

Posting Number

Posting Number 25TM0216

Department

Department SEBS-Family&CommunityHealthSci

Overview

The New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station ( NJAES ) is an integral component of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. The experiment station provides a diverse range of research, extension, and education programs that serve the people of New Jersey and the urban, suburban, and rural communities in which they live. Through its Cooperative Extension offices in all 21 New Jersey counties, dedicated 4-H agents, Extension specialists, Family & Community Health Sciences educators, and Agriculture and Natural Resources agents work to serve New Jersey residents in every area of the state.

As the health and wellness component of Rutgers Cooperative Extension, the Department of Family & Community Health Sciences ( FCHS ) promotes healthy lifestyles and environments for NJ residents and communities with outreach in food, nutrition, and healthy lifestyles. Recognized nationally for its work, FCHS connects Rutgers University and the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station to communities beyond the campus to build healthy families, schools, and communities. Based locally, in each county, FCHS supports efforts to meet the health and wellness challenges facing communities throughout the state through engaged civic learning, volunteerism, service, community-based research, education, and integrated efforts and partnerships.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a NJ Farm Fisher Industry Wellness – Seasonal for the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station within the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences. This position is responsible for required duties involved in SAMHSA’s Northeast & Caribbean Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Center serving HHS Region 2 (NJ, NY, PR, USVI ). This seasonal worker will work with FCHS and the New Jersey Director for NeC- ROTAC at Rutgers University School of Social Work.

This position will be housed in the Rutgers Cooperative Extension office of Cape May County and supervised by the Department of Family & Community Health Sciences. Recognized nationally for its work, FCHS connects Rutgers University and the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station to communities beyond the campus to build healthy families, schools, and communities.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Delivers training events regarding substance use and wellness to rural stakeholders in New Jersey. The person in this position will deliver or facilitate 3-5 training events by 9/29/2025, with 100 or more attendees who complete GPRA surveys following the event. These events will include (1) Farm Stress Wellness Forum (September 2025), (2) Wellness Wednesday Webinar (Summer 2025), and 3) one or more to be determined events with community-based organizations addressing wellness for people in the farming and fishing industries.
• Facilitates collection of Government Performance and Results Act ( GPRA ) attendee data required by the federal sponsor ( SAMHSA ).
• Helps build capacity with community partners for future NeC- ROTAC training events to be delivered by FCHS and/or experts identified by the New Jersey Director of the NeC- ROTAC . All activities will align with those required by SAMHSA of the flow-through entity, Rutgers University School of Social Work ( RUSSW ).
• Supplementally manages, summarizes, and collects primary data (key informant interviews).
• Creates a network of agencies and stakeholders throughout Southern New Jersey.
• Prepares reports around farm, fisher and aquaculture stress and mental health.
• Assists in the collection of data for multiple projects and interact professionally with stakeholders.

FLSA

FLSA Nonexempt

Salary Details

Salary Details $23-$35

Offer Information

The final salary offer will be determined by several factors, including the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Payroll Designation

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment

Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, public health, human services or related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Two years of related experience.

Certifications/Licenses

• Valid driver’s license required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must possess exceptional organizational, communication, and project coordination skills and computer literacy.
• Ability to build relationships, and outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to network and work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree is preferred in social work, public health, public administration, or related discipline.
• Prior experience in project coordination, evaluation, data collection and analysis, writing reports, and coordination with stakeholders.
• Experience in mental health, treatment, and prevention of addiction. Experience facilitating or presenting to clinical or academic audiences.
• Fluency in Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook, Qualtrics and IBM SPSS software.
• Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook, Qualtrics and IBM SPSS software.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Special Conditions

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 05/29/2025

Posting Close Date

Posting Close Date 06/19/2025

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Home Location Campus

Home Location Campus Off Campus

City

City Cape May Court House

State

State NJ

Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title NJ Farm Fisher Industry Wellness - Seasonal Posting Number 25TM0216 Department SEBS-Family&CommunityHealthSci Overview The New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station ( NJAES ) is an integral component of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. The experiment station provides a diverse range of research, extension, and education programs that serve the people of New Jersey and the urban, suburban, and rural communities in which they live. Through its Cooperative Extension offices in all 21 New Jersey counties, dedicated 4-H agents, Extension specialists, Family & Community Health Sciences educators, and Agriculture and Natural Resources agents work to serve New Jersey residents in every area of the state.

As the health and wellness component of Rutgers Cooperative Extension, the Department of Family & Community Health Sciences ( FCHS ) promotes healthy lifestyles and environments for NJ residents and communities with outreach in food, nutrition, and healthy lifestyles. Recognized nationally for its work, FCHS connects Rutgers University and the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station to communities beyond the campus to build healthy families, schools, and communities. Based locally, in each county, FCHS supports efforts to meet the health and wellness challenges facing communities throughout the state through engaged civic learning, volunteerism, service, community-based research, education, and integrated efforts and partnerships. Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a NJ Farm Fisher Industry Wellness – Seasonal for the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station within the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences. This position is responsible for required duties involved in SAMHSA’s Northeast & Caribbean Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Center serving HHS Region 2 (NJ, NY, PR, USVI ). This seasonal worker will work with FCHS and the New Jersey Director for NeC- ROTAC at Rutgers University School of Social Work.

This position will be housed in the Rutgers Cooperative Extension office of Cape May County and supervised by the Department of Family & Community Health Sciences. Recognized nationally for its work, FCHS connects Rutgers University and the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station to communities beyond the campus to build healthy families, schools, and communities.
Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Delivers training events regarding substance use and wellness to rural stakeholders in New Jersey. The person in this position will deliver or facilitate 3-5 training events by 9/29/2025, with 100 or more attendees who complete GPRA surveys following the event. These events will include (1) Farm Stress Wellness Forum (September 2025), (2) Wellness Wednesday Webinar (Summer 2025), and 3) one or more to be determined events with community-based organizations addressing wellness for people in the farming and fishing industries.
• Facilitates collection of Government Performance and Results Act ( GPRA ) attendee data required by the federal sponsor ( SAMHSA ).
• Helps build capacity with community partners for future NeC- ROTAC training events to be delivered by FCHS and/or experts identified by the New Jersey Director of the NeC- ROTAC . All activities will align with those required by SAMHSA of the flow-through entity, Rutgers University School of Social Work ( RUSSW ).
• Supplementally manages, summarizes, and collects primary data (key informant interviews).
• Compiles literature reviews.
• Creates a network of agencies and stakeholders throughout Southern New Jersey.
• Prepares reports around farm, fisher and aquaculture stress and mental health.
• Assists in the collection of data for multiple projects and interact professionally with stakeholders.

FLSA Nonexempt Salary Details $23-$35 Offer Information The final salary offer will be determined by several factors, including the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent. Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview . Position Status Part Time Working Hours (per week) Up to 40 Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement. Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, public health, human services or related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Two years of related experience.

Certifications/Licenses

• Valid driver’s license required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must possess exceptional organizational, communication, and project coordination skills and computer literacy.
• Ability to build relationships, and outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to network and work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree is preferred in social work, public health, public administration, or related discipline.
• Prior experience in project coordination, evaluation, data collection and analysis, writing reports, and coordination with stakeholders.
• Experience in mental health, treatment, and prevention of addiction. Experience facilitating or presenting to clinical or academic audiences.
• Fluency in Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook, Qualtrics and IBM SPSS software.

Equipment Utilized

• Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook, Qualtrics and IBM SPSS software.

Physical Demands and Work Environment Special Conditions Posting Details Posting Open Date 05/29/2025 Posting Close Date 06/19/2025 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus Off Campus City Cape May Court House State NJ Location Details Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals , if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a bachelor’s degree in social work, public health, human services or related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have two years of related experience?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

Resume/CV

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

List of Professional References (contact Info)

Optional Documents

Writing Sample 1

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