Working title:

Nutrition Education Program Specialist

Official title:

OUTREACH SPECIALIST(S92DN) or ASSOC OUTREACH SPEC(S92FN)

Degree and area of specialization:

Master's or other graduate degree in nutritional sciences, family/consumer sciences, adult/continuing education or related field.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:

The following are required qualifications
A. Experience in working with multicultural audiences in educational settings with demonstrated ability to effectively work in non-formal educational settings
B. Demonstrated ability to initiate, form, and effectively maintain working relationships with persons or associations from cultures other than one's own
C. Ability to teach and present ideas effectively orally, in writing, and through educational technology
D. Evidence of ability to develop and/or support educational programs for individuals and groups of learners from various cultural backgrounds
E. Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating nutrition education programs for low income audiences
F. Ability to train and advise educators who work in non-formal educational settings
G. Strong interpersonal skills in a team setting and on an individual basis
H. Demonstrated understanding of and ability to work cooperatively with other agencies and other community-based organizations
I. Ability to organize work and to work independently
J. Ability to use word-processing and the internet

Principal duties:

- In collaboration with other Extension specialists and WNEP state staff, provide expertise and leadership for WNEP educational efforts, especially related to planning, implementing, and evaluating nutritional education programs to reach new, emerging, and underserved low-income audiences.
- Monitor, maintain and develop (as necessary) teaching resources and training materials for use in WNEP that incorporate cogent principles of educational theory and research, reflect current public health priorities and address learners' lifestyle preferences and needs, especially for new, emerging, and underserved low-income learners
- Review nutrition and food-related teaching materials for accuracy and appropriateness for learners from various cultural groups; revise/adapt materials as necessary for use in WNEP
-Prepare culturally relevant educational materials, program evaluation resources and reports using appropriate and innovative technology
- Provide leadership to statewide efforts to collect and summarize outcomes and impacts related to programming for new, emerging and underserved low-income audiences
- Provide guidance, leadership, and technical expertise to county-based WNEP staff to build skills and capabilities in teaching limited-income multi-cultural learners; assist in training WNEP educators
-Possibly Serve as WNEP Advisor to selected county-based WNEP coordinators in one Districts as they plan and conduct educational programs, prepare reports and participate in statewide program efforts
-Regularly prepare educational materials, program evaluations and reports using appropriate technology
-Make all reasonable efforts to reach a diverse audience and to ensure equitable access to programs and facilities

The following are other required duties and responsibilities
-Develop and follow a plan for personal professional development in priority subject matter and educational delivery methods consistent with personal and organizational goals and the responsibilities of this position
-Participate in state program activities as appropriate and needed
-Regularly participate in meetings and events held at sites throughout the state of Wisconsin, including occasional evening and weekend work
-Make individual arrangements for transportation adequate to meet position responsibilities and essential job functions including regular travel throughout the state
-Keep accurate, complete, and timely work records
-Other responsibilities may be assigned as organizational priorities change over time

Additional Information:

Purpose and Primary Focus of Position: The Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program (WNEP) is a major effort within Cooperative Extension's Family Living Programs. The UW Department of Nutritional Sciences collaborates with UW-Extension Family Living Programs to support the efforts of WNEP. The purpose of this position is to provide leadership in meeting the nutrition education needs of new and emerging underserved audiences in Wisconsin. This involves providing research-based information and training to Extension educators who are working with culturally-diverse low-income audiences on providing culturally sensitive nutrition education and community outreach. It also involves providing guidance and expertise to further impact evaluation efforts within WNEP as it pertains to this audience and offering support and advice to county-based Extension educators, especially WNEP coordinators in selected counties in developing local partnerships, designing and adapting delivery of program and teaching resources to meet needs of audience.

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION

Application must be received by: OCTOBER 09, 2008

HOW TO APPLY:

Unless another application procedure has been specified above, please send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #58062 to