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Area Specialized Extension Agent-(MIMB) More in My Basket Regional Outreach Facilitator-East
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Position Information
Posting Number
PG190739CE
Position Number
SE-00065374-0125
Position Type
NC Cooperative Extension (EPS)
Department Information
Job City & State
Morehead City, NC
Department
NCCE-Carteret County
System Information
Working Title
Area Specialized Extension Agent-(MIMB) More in My Basket Regional Outreach Facilitator-East
Appointment
12 Month Recurring
Job Type
Full-Time - Permanent
FTE
1.00
Position Information
Position Overview
Essential Job Duties
Are you looking for a rewarding career that will let you give back to your community? NC State Extension extends research-based knowledge to all North Carolinians, helping them transform science into everyday solutions that improve their lives and grow our state. We are the model of excellence in non-formal, research-based education that advances agriculture, the environment, human health and well-being, youth and communities, while creating prosperity for all North Carolinians. Working for NC State Extension allows you to teach without being tied to a classroom and school bell. Check out this
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on what it’s like to work for NC State Extension.
No two days in Extension are ever the same, there is always something new! Extension Agents are active in their communities and often need to meet the clients when and where they are available. This is not your typical desk job!
While our employees are located in NC County offices, they reap the benefits of employment at NC State University. Some of our benefits include:
· Paid time off
· Paid tuition
· Health Insurance
· Flexible Scheduling
· Retirement Savings
· Supplemental Benefits Programs
· WolfPerks!
You Belong Here! At NC State, our goal is for all employees to reach their fullest potential at work. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our
Employee Value Proposition
) and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.
The Regional Outreach Facilitator (
ROF
) is an integral part of the NC Cooperative Extension and the More in My Basked program. The
ROF
is housed in Carteret County Extension Center and works under the guidance and direct supervision of Shawn Banks, Carteret County Extension Director and Dr. Carolyn Bird, Professor and Principle Investigator/Program Director.
The applicant will serve as the Regional Outreach Facilitator with the following requirements:
· Collaborate with and support Extension Agent outreach in eight primary eastern counties: Carteret, Columbus, Duplin, Jones, New Hanover, Onslow, Wayne, and Wilson.
· Liaison with and provide the
MIMB
campus-based team with information on specialized needs for the region.
· Organize and/or conduct regional agent update meetings with
MIMB
agents.
· Collaborate with eastern Extension agents, including those neighboring the primary counties, to engage with the More In My Basket Program, for example, to;
identify organizations serving low-resource audiences to expand partnerships
build and extend community relationships with organizations
participate in the delivery of workshop and booth outreach events
facilitate
SNAP
eligibility screening and application completion assistance through connection with campus program team
organize and/or conduct regional information meetings and outreach to neighboring counties not currently participating in
MIMB
· Serve as liaison between county program staff (Cooperative Extension Agents and CEDs) and
NCSU
program staff for any programmatic issues.
· Provide day-to-day management of the
ROF
planned participation in outreach events.
· Provide on-site support to county staff for outreach activities individually or in collaboration with other Program Staff.
· Facilitate program evaluation by assisting with curricula evaluation during
MIMB
workshops and sending completed forms to the campus team.
· Support primary Eastern and surrounding counties’ outreach through the development of community partnerships and participate in community coalition and related meetings to advance program outreach venues.
· Collaborate with the
MIMB
campus team to include the Outreach Strategy and Planning Manager, Program Coordinator, Communications and Social Media staff, Bilingual Outreach Facilitator, and Resource Navigator.
· Contribute to the campus partnership database through regular reports to support relationships and ongoing communication with collaborators to facilitate outreach events.
· Refer local clients to the campus team for
FNS
SNAP
benefit screenings and application completion assistance.
· Other duties as assigned.
The program, More In My Basket (
MIMB
), promotes and facilitates the delivery of outreach education, information, and programming to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (
SNAP
) eligible population. A key role of the Regional Outreach Facilitator-East is to promote and facilitate the delivery of outreach information and programming to the
SNAP
-eligible population. You will work with Extension agents in the Family and Consumer Sciences and 4-H Youth Development programs as well as partnering agencies to coordinate and support a multi-county education program targeted to these populations. The position requires that you be self-initiating, as well as a collaborator, able to multi-task effectively in a complex educational/academic environment, and be skilled in managing its schedule of participation in events/meetings.
Other Work/Responsibilities
The applicant should have demonstrated abilities in coordinating multi-county education programs and developing partnerships with organizations serving limited-resource populations. Knowledge of and preferably, experience in working with Cooperative Extension Family and Consumer Sciences and 4-H Youth Development Agents is desirable. The applicant must be able to multi-task effectively and efficiently in a complex educational/academic environment, be comfortable with the process of collaboration, and be skilled in managing a schedule to support geographically dispersed programs and partnerships.
The applicantis expected to follow County Extension office procedures including attendance at meetings and activities as directed by the Extension Director. The candidate will participate in More in My Basket program meetings and activities as directed by the
MIMB
Program Director.
Supervisory
Number of Permanent Employees this Position Supervises
Percent of Time Spent
0%
Requirements and Preferences
Identify if the Position is Mandatory / Essential / Key
Not Applicable
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5pm with evenings and weekends as needed.
Minimum Experience/Education
The minimum requirement for employment as an Area Specialized Agent (
ASA
) with North Carolina Cooperative Extension is either (i) a Master’s degree in an area related to the agent’s assigned specialized responsibility and a minimum of three (3) years of Extension or education-related or industry-related experience in the relevant field, or (ii) a Bachelor’s degree in an area related to the assigned specialized responsibility and a minimum of seven (7) years of Extension, education-related or industry-related experience in the area of specialization.
Department Required Skills
Candidates shall also have demonstrated skills and abilities in program development and evaluation, and subject matter expertise in the area of specialization. Preference for research experience, including the ability or demonstrated experience in facilitating field research in the area of specialization, as well as history of successfully obtaining or capacity to obtain grant funds to support research and extension work in the area of specialization.
Candidates must have proven personal effectiveness skills, including excellent interpersonal communication, team building, and problem solving skills and the ability to provide leadership to an educational program area by working successfully with agents and professors/specialists as well as industry clients in their subject matter area.
Ability to work extra hours and weekends is required.
Person must provide their own dependable, personal vehicle and have the ability to travel independently in the assigned geographical area.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
Master’s degree in a relevant field is preferred (Family and Consumer Sciences, Public Health, Sociology, Social work, etc.), but Bachelor’s degree accepted
Demonstrated leadership and effective written and verbal communication skills
Experience collaborating with community based organizations
A commitment to excellence and the ability to work effectively as a team member
Experience in team-oriented goal setting and implementation
Bi-lingual English and Spanish
Experience with programs serving low-income programs and consumer
Experience with social media communications such as, blogging and tweeting, and video communications
Good technical skills including internet technology including wireless devices and Microsoft Office programs and other relevant software programs
Required License or Certification
na
Valid NC Driver's License required?
Yes
Commercial Driver's License Required?
No
Physical Required?
No
List any other medical/drug tests required
na
Recruitment
Recruitment Details
Anticipated Hiring Range
$39,000-$43,650, commensurate with experience
Internal Transfer Only
No
Recruitment Dates
Job Open Date
02/10/2025
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