Extension Educator and Nutrition Links Supervisor for Penn State Extension Food, Families, and Communities Unit

The Pennsylvania State University • Springfield, DE

12d • $51,000 - $89,600

About The Position

The College of Agricultural Sciences seeks an Extension Educator trained in community nutrition/health education and/or food science to join our nationally recognized Penn State Extension Food, Families, and Communities Unit . The position will actively work with Extension program teams to identify important human health and food safety issues, develop educational events and materials to support the learning objectives and utilize evaluations to measure program success. The position will deliver virtual programs statewide and in-person programs in assigned counties. The position will also supervise program assistants and volunteers who teach nutrition and food safety programs on behalf of Extension. While we seek disciplinary expertise in family and consumer science, especially nutrition education, competitive candidates are expected to have a general understanding of nutrition, diet, and human health issues related to food, food safety, and community education. The successful candidate will need to develop and/or participate in collaborations across multiple disciplines, departments, colleges, and institutions. The individual must work effectively in a team and with diverse populations and audiences. Team members are expected to work closely with university faculty and staff to develop and conduct applied research relevant to the target audiences’ needs. All team members are expected to participate in developing a diverse external funding portfolio (e.g., grants, contracts, cost recovery, development) to support the team’s programs. The individual will be expected to develop original content to engage audiences through innovative educational methods such as online courses, videos, mobile apps, and electronic publications, in addition to traditional publications and in-person presentations. The individual in the position is expected to provide educational programming to improve human health and well-being to reduce the incidence and risk of chronic diseases and foodborne illnesses. As a result of educational programs, measurable improvements in health conditions or other indicators, such as an increased number of people who make healthier food choices, save money on food purchases, improve food resource management practices, increase improvements in medical screenings, and decrease the number of people who are affected by foodborne illnesses and chronic diseases will be critical outcomes. Success in this educational program will allow Pennsylvanians to have an improved health status, enhanced life skills needed for self-sufficiency, better health, and lower health care and medical costs. The individual will be located in Delaware County (Office location: Smedley Park Environmental Center / Lewis House, 20 Paper Mill Road, Springfield, PA 19064) and will be expected to provide programming in Delaware and Montgomery Counties.

Requirements

• Master's Degree
• 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted (If filled as Extension Educator - Advanced Professional)
• 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted (If filled as Extension Educator - Intermediate Professional)
• PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check
• A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Benefits

• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level