Extension Educator-Family and Consumer Science-Northwest Region

The Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Educator will work within the Northwest Region. The Educator will be a remote worker but will be expected to travel daily to provide programming and to meet with partners, including county and regional agencies, community economic development authorities, city governments, etc. These engagements are to pursue collaborations, promote programs, conduct programming, and interact with community members.

Educators may also be requested to assist in other regions.

Posting Number

Posting Number 0801735

Classification Title

Classification Title Extension Educator-Family and Consumer Science-Northwest Region

Working Title

Department

Department 1890 Land Grant Extension

Department Contact Email

Job Summary/Basic Function

Current target counties in the Northwest Region includes the following:
Sun-Area 1:
Lucas;
Sub-Area 2:
Allen, Hardin, Marion, and Richland. Target counties may change as regional needs change.

Job Summary:
The Family and Consumer Sciences ( FCS ) Extension Educator will be assigned to a region, the day-to-day workstation will be as a teleworker. The FCS Educator provides the link between CSU research and Ohio residents by creating innovative learning opportunities that address local issues. The FCS educator will collaborate with local, county and state agencies, partner organizations, businesses and schools and community stakeholders to analyze needs, develop, implement and oversee sustainable research based educational programs, and provide resources and expertise to the local community.

A critical aspect of this position is to strengthen the inclusion of all stakeholders, with special efforts to reach those historically underserved by Extension. Given the demographic and economic diversity of communities and neighborhoods in the assigned region the Extension educator is expected to take a proactive role connecting to and engaging with diverse audiences and stakeholders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct needs assessments to identify critically important issues and educational needs of clientele in the assigned region. This includes networking and collaborating with community organizations and other stakeholder groups, and reaching out to underserved populations.

• Develop effective and contemporary approaches to plan, deliver and evaluate programming.

• Conducts demonstrations, programs and meetings to educate adults and youth in new technology and practices related to family and consumer science issues to improve health and well-being for rural and urban families.

• Identify, interpret, and integrate information to develop and deliver high impact educational programs to adults and youth diverse audiences.

• Develop regular and effective communications and working relationships with colleagues, partners and stakeholders within the community

• Establish professional relationships with faculty on campus to enhance extension programming.

• Participate in and/or lead teams to enhance the scope and reach of Extension programming.

• Assist local, city and community organizations and businesses in the development and promotion of related activities and events.

• Represent CSU Extension with groups and organizations within assigned region.

• Work closely with local agencies within the region to address issues affecting families and individuals.

• Ensure that programs and activities are available to all interested persons in accordance with applicable equal opportunity/civil rights laws and best practices.

• Participate in civil rights and diversity training at the onset of employment, and periodic civil rights and diversity training during their association with the Extension.

• Uphold a respectful, professional communication style both oral and in written

• Provide technical assistance on family and consumer science topics and issues to strengthen families and individuals.

• Develop and cultivate external funding sources to enhance educational programming.

• Submit daily programmatic activities and success stories into E- DAL (Extension’s Daily…