Southwind District Nutrition, Food Safety and Health Extension Agent

2 months ago


New York, New York, United States Kansas State University Full time

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rSouthwind District Nutrition, Food Safety and Health Extension
Agent

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r Department: Ext Agents - Eastern Region

Job no: 517807

Employment type: Extension Agent / Educator

Location: Other

Worksite: On-site requirement

Categories: Health Profession, Nutrition, Extension Agent /
Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences, Food Safety / Science / Systems

Pay Grade: 001

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rAbout This Role:

Extension agents are professional educators, community connectors and
innovators who serve as a link between Kansas State University and
communities across Kansas.

The Southwind District is comprised of Allen, Bourbon, Neosho and
Woodson counties in southeast Kansas. The population of the district is
46,084.

The district is home to Neosho County Community College, Allen Community
College, and Fort Scott Community College, as well as ten public school
systems.

Southwind District staff are housed in four office locations. The staff
consists of eight agents, two program assistants and four specialized
office professionals.

This agent will lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of
research-based educational programming related to nutrition, food
safety, and health. Programming may include but is not limited to:
nutrition through the life cycle; supplemental nutrition education; food
security; consumer and food handler food safety; local food systems;
physical activity promotion; and chronic disease prevention.

We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

Kansas State University embraces diversity and inclusion. The university
actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and
cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. The
University is dedicated to promoting the Principles of
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Location and Worksite Options:

Offices in Erie, Fort Scott, Iola, and Yates Center, KS; primary
office in Iola.

This position is required to be performed on-site. Work is performed
on employer premises or designated assignment location.

Duties/ Responsibilities:

Extension agents are professional educators, community connectors and
innovators who serve as a link between Kansas State University and
communities across Kansas. Agents are jointly responsible to the
director of K-State Research and Extension (represented by a designated
administrator) and the local extension board.

  • Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of
    research-based educational programming related to nutrition, food
    safety, and health. Programming may include but is not limited to:
    nutrition through the life cycle; supplemental nutrition education;
    food security; consumer and food handler food safety; local food
    systems; physical activity promotion; and chronic disease
    prevention.
  • Share responsibility for 4-H youth development programming related
    to nutrition, food safety and health.
  • Share responsibility for community vitality programming that helps
    our communities become better places to live, work, and play.
    Programming will strengthen social, civic, economic, and
    technological capacity of communities through leadership development
    and civic engagement.
  • Successful extension programs require agents to:
    • Identify local needs and emerging issues related to K-State
      Research and Extension\'s five Grand Challenges (water and
      natural resources; community vitality; health; developing
      tomorrow\'s leaders; and global food systems) by engaging with
      pro ram development committees and other community organizations
      and professionals.
    • Design appropriate educational strategies to engage clientele.
      Strategies might include educational programming in a
      community-based setting; events and activities that provide
      experiential learning opportunities; use of innovative
      technologies; individual educational consultations; and group
      facilitation.
    • Collaborate with local partners to meet community and
      programming needs.
    • Develop and implement strategies to serve diverse audiences and
      to ensure K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity
      provider of educational programming.
    • Collect and communicate evidence of educational program impact.
    • Cultivate expertise in a subject matter competency area by
      engaging as a member of the Nutrition, Food Safety and Health
      Program Focus Team.
  • Pursue internal and external funding to support educational
    programming.
  • Serve as a member of the Southwind District team, cooperating in the
    planning and delivery of district-wide programming and related
    events.

What You\'ll Need to Succeed:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor\'s degree.

Academic coursework, professional development, or pr




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