NC State University Hiring for Extension Assistant – Nutrition Access Community Liaison at Raleigh, NC Full Time

Posting Number:

PG192991EP

Internal Recruitment :

No

Working Title:

Extension Assistant – Nutrition Access Community Liaison

Anticipated Hiring Range:

$50,000

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM

Job Location:

Raleigh, NC

Department :

Agricultural and Human Sciences

About the Department:

Extension at NC State University partners with communities to deliver education and technology that enrich the lives, land, and economy of North Carolinians. Our Family and Consumer Sciences program provides North Carolina families with research-based programs on nutrition, health, food safety, food preservation, and local food systems. We focus on food and nutrition programming, and our agents deliver evidence-based programming in nutrition, health, food safety, food preservation, and local foods.

North Carolina State University has received a five (5) year project from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to prevent obesity in 10 counties in central and eastern NC (Warren, Hertford, Halifax, Northampton, Bertie, Washington, Lenoir, Jones, Columbus, and Robeson). A primary goal for this project is to engage and leverage community extension to implement evidence-based strategies for food and nutrition security, safe and accessible physical activity, family healthy weight programs, and early care and education settings.

Essential Job Duties:

To support these efforts, NC State University is hiring a position (1.0 FTE) Nutrition Access Community Liaison to help assess and implement obesity prevention efforts related to nutrition access and family-healthy weight programming in each of these counties. This position will be located in Raleigh but will interface with county and district Cooperative Extension staff and volunteers, as well as, other state and community-based agency/organization professionals and volunteers across NC.

The Nutrition Access Extension Assistant will assess the community’s needs; work side-by-side with county-level Extension staff to coordinate the implementation of new and existing policies, programs, and community coalitions in alignment with the stated goals of the project; and provide support to the state-level evaluation team. To better understand each county’s needs and to coordinate these efforts, the Liaison will first conduct assessments focused on need and equity. Based on each county’s level of readiness, the Liaison will then work to increase access to healthy foods and family healthy weight programming with an emphasis on coordinating and connecting community members with resources.

Essential job duties for the Community Fellow include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting with the implementation of community-driven nutrition and family healthy weight policies, activities, and programs in alignment with the project’s stated goals.
• Maintaining timely communication on all nutrition access and related family healthy weight activities with the PI team, Evaluator, Project Coordinators, FCS Agents, and other partners, including but not limited to scheduling regular meetings, creating meeting agendas, maintaining notes, and communicating key next steps with the team
• Supporting the PI team and project staff in managing the project activities in the area of nutrition access and related family healthy weight programming.
• Obtaining appropriate CITI training needed for Institutional Review Board approval through NC State University (All Campus HSR)
• Conducting assessments focused on needs and equity with stakeholders in the community at the beginning of the grant with an emphasis on identifying nutrition and family healthy weight resources and gaps; stakeholders include health educators, preschools/schools, health organizations, coalition members, park departments, and government employees.
• Analyzing the assessment and helping to implement various healthy living policies and activities/programs in health departments, clinics, parks, and recreation agencies, preschools, after-school programs, faith-based organizations, and community nonprofit organizations, with an emphasis on nutrition and family healthy weight.
• Helping to develop the family healthy weight nutrition education curriculum.
• Coordinating and connecting organizations and coalitions when appropriate related to nutrition access and family healthy weight programming
• Participating in county-level Cooperative Extension and community partner meetings
• Conducting follow-up assessments with community stakeholders at the conclusion of the grant
• Support nutrition family healthy weight public messaging strategies and the publication process of program outcomes through social media, news articles, technical reports, peer-reviewed journals, and other outlets as determined by the PI team, county-level staff, and the community.
• Assist in the writing and revising of abstracts concerning nutrition and family healthy weight for a professional presentation at the regional, national, and international levels in accordance with proposed grant activities
• Collaborate in the writing and revising of manuscripts submitted for publication in peer-reviewed journals
• Provide information about the project and outcomes to the public

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 (https://news.hr.ncsu.edu/you-belong-here/) and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.Other Responsibilities:

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Post­-baccalaureate credentials or a bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years of equivalent professional training and experience.
• At least two years of experience with health promotion programs or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Effective oral and written communication skills for student lay, and professional audiences.
• Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills, team building, problem-solving ability, networking skills, and ability to work with diverse groups.

Other Required Qualifications:

• Work effectively and communicate as a team member in a collaborative environment.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with culturally, linguistically, and socio-economically different populations, backgrounds and experiences.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Canva Pro and/or Adobe Suite, and Google applications.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in public health, health behavior, nutrition, or health-related field.
• Experience in conducting community-based participatory research (CBPR) in nutrition and health
• Prior experience in implementing nutrition access (produce prescription, fruit and vegetable voucher incentive programs) and family healthy weight programs.

Required License(s) or Certification(s):

• A valid Driver’s License and the ability to obtain an NC Driver’s License within 60 days of hire. A valid Driver’s License must be maintained throughout employment.

Valid NC Driver’s License required:

Yes

Commercial Driver’s License required:

No

Job Open Date:

11/15/2023

Anticipated Close Date:

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please attach a Cover Letter, resume/CV, and contact information for three (3) professional references.

Repost. This position is being reposted, previous applicants do not need to reapply.

Position Number:

00110471

Position Type:

EHRA Non-Faculty

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week):

1.0

Appointment:

12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation – Adverse Weather:

Non Mandatory – Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation – Emergency Events:

Non Mandatory – Emergency Event

Department ID:

111401 – Agricultural and Human Sciences

AA/EEO:

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or [email protected].

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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