Extension Educator, Multi County Specialist- Bilingual Spanish/English

Oklahoma State University (OSU) Extension is accepting applications for a Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) multi-county educator.

The successful candidate will provide expertise and educational leadership for health disparities programming, including development, implementation, and evaluation of programs in northwest Oklahoma.

This position is located in an office strategically placed to reach selected counties within the assigned Extension District.

This is a 12-month staff assignment over a multi-year grant period ending June, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive health disparities programming
• Conduct needs assessment and participate in evaluation efforts
• Provide leadership to county and district programs
• Work closely with other health disparities educators
• Maintain a close working relationship with state-level faculty, staff, district program specialists and administrators

Travel within the state to support and provide education (travel budget provided)

Extension educators comply with all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, etc., related to equal opportunity, civil rights, and affirmative action.

Why join us?

You can make a positive impact in the state! Our goal is to create a team of professionals who will work together and provide health disparities education across the state.

Help us grow awareness and understanding by providing educational opportunities, programs and resources to address critical issues that lead to health disparities.

The anticipated outcome is to increase opportunities for optimal health; reduce the incidence of chronic disease due to poor nutrition & food insecurity;

and to reduce high risk behaviors that lead to opioid / substance abuse and addiction.

WHO WE ARE

The Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service (OSU Extension) provides a link between OSU and the people of the state in all 77 Oklahoma counties.

With educators in all counties, we tailor programs and offerings to solve problems faced by Oklahomans with information backed by current scientific research.

OSU Extension is dedicated to improving lives and communities by offering educational programs, services and resources to all Oklahomans through our county educators and specialists.

The Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service represents a federal, state, and county partnership first launched in 1914. The mission of OSU Extension is to disseminate information to the people of Oklahoma and encourage the adoption of research-generated knowledge.

OSU Extension helps Oklahomans solve local issues and concerns, promote leadership and manage resources wisely.

Explore a career with the Oklahoma Extension. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of Oklahomans!

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