Job description

This is a grant funded position which is renewable by the sponsor agency and by OSU.
The goal of SNAP-Ed is to improve the likelihood that persons eligible for SNAP food benefits will make healthy food and lifestyle choices that prevent obesity. Work with limited supervision and work with community partners to identify and implement education programs and Policy, System, and Environmental (PSE) efforts. Use standardized curriculum materials to teach nutrition, food resource management and other related topics to adults, youth and/or families of lower income in a variety of diverse community settings. Use standardized evaluation instruments to assess program participants’ knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors to determine educational needs and impacts. Identify needs and opportunities to implement and sustain PSE efforts to address access to healthy food and physical activity in the community. Participate in staff development and training opportunities to enhance knowledge of evidence-based teaching methods for nutrition education, and knowledge of nutrition and physical activity topics. Participate in staff development and training opportunities to enhance knowledge and implementation of PSE efforts in the local community. Participate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) professional development.

High School diploma or GED. Certification or vocational training may be required. Associate degree in relevant field may be preferred. 2 years of relevant experience required. 4-6 years of relevant experience preferred.

The successful candidate will be asked to complete background reports before their start date.

This is a grant funded position which is renewable annually by the sponsor agency & by OSU.

Function: Education

Sub-Function: Extension Educators

Career Level: Individual Contributor T3

Career Band: T3

Position is located at the OSU Extension office in Xenia, Ohio (Greene County).

Ohio State is focused on enhancing the health and safety of our community. Therefore, the university is requiring every student, faculty and staff member to be compliant with Ohio State’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement.

By the start of employment, all newly hired employees must receive at least the first dose of a two-dose series or a single dose of a one-dose series COVID-19 vaccination. Individuals who choose a two-dose series vaccination must receive the second dose within 45 days of their start date. Proof of vaccination will be required at time of hire.

Candidates may request a medical or religious exemption from the vaccination requirement. Campus employees may also request an exemption for personal reasons. Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, College of Medicine or OSUP Employees are not eligible for personal exemptions. All exemptions are subject to Ohio State’s approval and subject to change, including revocation, due to legal and regulatory requirements.

Regular 40 First Shift

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