NC State Extension Forestry · 4 months ago
Area Specialized Extension Agent-(MIMB) More in My Basket Regional Outreach Facilitator-East
Carteret, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$39K/yr - $44K/yr
3+ years expNC State Extension Forestry is dedicated to extending research-based knowledge to improve the lives of North Carolinians. The Regional Outreach Facilitator will support outreach efforts in multiple eastern counties, focusing on the More in My Basket program aimed at SNAP-eligible populations through community partnerships and educational initiatives.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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 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
Demonstrated skills and abilities in program development and evaluation, and subject matter expertise in the area of specialization
Proven personal effectiveness skills, including excellent interpersonal communication, team building, and problem solving skills
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
Provide their own dependable, personal vehicle and have the ability to travel independently in the assigned geographical area
Valid NC Driver's License required
Preferred
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
Benefits
Paid time off
Paid tuition
Health Insurance
Flexible Scheduling
Retirement Savings
Supplemental Benefits Programs
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Company
NC State Extension Forestry
Our mission is to enable North Carolinians to make informed decisions concerning the management, enhancement, and enjoyment of their forest and other natural resources through sound, research-based information and education.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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