Extension Health and Outreach Coordinator

FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU), a

state and land-grant institution of the University System of

Georgia, invites applications for the position of Health and

Nutrition Outreach Specialist.

Fort Valley

State University, the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia,

is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over

2,800 students including graduate students. The university is

located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original

site of the state's peach industry. Its 1,365-acre (5.52 km2)

campus is Georgia's second-largest public university in

area.

Fort Valley State University is an affirmative

action, equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate

against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race,

gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion,

age, disability, or marital or veteran status. JOB

SUMMARY : Fort Valley State University Cooperative

Extension Program (FVSU-CEP) is an educational resource dedicated

to enhancing the quality of life for Georgians and beyond through

researched based initiatives and programs. The Family and Consumer

Sciences (FCS) area focuses on helping families in acquiring the

knowledge, skills, attitudes and changed behavior necessary to

build strong resilient families. Our content areas include

human / child development, parenting health management / wellness,

heirs' property, and energy efficiency. Fort Valley State

University's Cooperative Extension Program is seeking a Health and

Nutrition Outreach Specialist for the Cooperative Extension

Program. This position is responsible for managing the Health &

Wellness program for the Family and Consumer Sciences Department.

Includes planning and designing programs for community-based

implementation to support county staff and Mobile Health Unit

through educational outreach to Georgia

residents. ESSENTIAL

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES : Provide leadership

in the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs in

nutrition and wellness for community-based implementation to

support county staff and Mobile Health Unit through educational

outreach to Georgia residents. Provides leadership in the

development, implementation, and evaluation of research / evidence

based integrative statewide extension programs in nutrition and

wellness that meet the needs of limited resources, diverse and

socially disadvantaged audiences. This position will collaborate

with county staff, program leadership, other health-oriented campus

departments, medical, federal, and local agencies to address

chronic disease, obesity prevention and health equity and its

associated health problems for program implementation with Mobile

Health Unit. Delivers training and educational support material for

county-based staff and their clientele and nutrition consistent

with and individual and community public health through policy,

systems, and environmental changes (PSE's). This position will

develop nutrition education material for the benefit of the

communities we serve (e.g., nutrition curriculum, fact sheets,

articles, and healthy recipes etc.).Develop proposals to secure

funding to expand the program area. Performs other duties as

assigned.

MINIMUM

QUALIFICATIONS

Master of Science

degree in human nutrition, public health or health education,

chronic disease prevention, food science or related field relevant

to the role of the position.Three or more years of program

development experiences in Cooperative Extension, nonprofit or

private sector. PREFERRED

QUALIFICATIONS Doctorate degree in any of

the aforementioned areas.Registered Dietitian

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

Familiarity with a variety of program

delivery methods to reach individuals and groups in youth and adult

audiences and ability to integrate youth and adult development

principles in educational activities. Familiarity with MyPlate,

dietary guidelines for Americans and other evidence-based nutrition

resources.Experience with an understanding of rural and low-income

• populations Strong verbal and written communications skills;

ability to plan and organize. Ability to maintain confidentiality

of work-related information and materials. Proficiency in the use

of modern electronic technology (e.g., computers, Microsoft Office

Programs, texting, video, audio, etc. Demonstrate a willingness to

continue education to enhance job proficiency.

COMPLEXITY / SCOPE OF

WORK Typically, climate-controlled office

environment. Travel required-Some overnight travel for

trainings / conferences. Evening / night / weekend work occasionally

Working outdoors occasionally at farmers markets, health fairs and

community events PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK

ENVIRONMENT The employee is required to sit

and utilize a computer / monitor with ease. Required to stand or walk

(i.e., some Extension Programs, deliveries to other departments)

occasionally. Frequently required to reach with hands and arms. May

lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 40

pounds. USG Core Values Statement

The University System

of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education

and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of

Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect.

These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an

organization, and each USG community member is responsible for

demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the

USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in

USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at

https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct

Additionally,

USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5

Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at

https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653 .