Produce Prescription and Diabetes Programs Extension Associate

North Carolina State University, United States

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Information


Posting Number PG193029EP
Internal Recruitment No
Working Title Produce Prescription and Diabetes Programs Extension Associate
Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with Experience ($50,000 - $65,000)
Work Schedule Monday - Friday / 8am - 5pm (occasional weekend and evening work needed)
Job Location West District, South East District, North Central District (NC)
Department Agricultural and Human Sciences
About the Department
NC State Cooperative Extension at North Carolina State University is a well-respected leader in providing experiential learning to NC citizens in the areas of agriculture, food, and youth development. North Carolina Cooperative Extension gives our residents easy access to the resources and expertise of NC State University and NC A&T State University. Through educational programs, publications, and events, Cooperative Extension agents deliver unbiased, research-based information to North Carolina citizens.

Extension at NC State University partners with communities to deliver education and technology that enrich the lives, land, and economy of North Carolinians. Our Family and Consumer Sciences program provides North Carolina families with research-based programs on nutrition, health, food safety, food preservation, and local food systems. We focus on food and nutrition programming, and our agents deliver evidence-based programming in nutrition, health, food safety, food preservation, and local foods. North Carolina State University has received funding for two five (5) year projects from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to prevent obesity, improve rates of diabetes, and improve health equity in 8-10 counties in central and eastern NC. A primary goal for this project is to engage and leverage community extension to implement evidence-based strategies for food and nutrition security and diabetes care, education, and support.
Essential Job Duties
NC State University is currently hiring an EHRA (1.0 FTE) Extension Associate in the Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences at NC State University to lead two community-focused projects. The incumbent will provide organization and programmatic oversight for the project occurring in ten counties (Bertie, Columbus, Halifax, Hertford, Jones, Lenoir, Northampton, Robeson, Warren, and Washington). Duties will include overseeing nutrition access programming (a produce prescription program and fruit and vegetable voucher incentive program) in ten counties (previously mentioned, and diabetes education and support programming in four counties (Bertie, Halifax, Hertford, and Northampton). The incumbent will also lead the communication efforts with project participants and stakeholders. The incumbent must be organized and dependable and possess excellent communication skills. This position will be located in Raleigh.
Essential job duties may include, but are not limited to:
Oversee NCSU’s produce prescription and fruit and vegetable (FV) voucher incentive programs which include, but are not limited to:
  • Expand the produce prescription and FV voucher incentive program to ten NC counties, while maintaining timely communication with the Principal Investigators (PIs), food hubs, clinical partners, FCS Agents, and other community stakeholders on all activities.
  • Coordinate food procurement and delivery with regional food banks/hubs.
  • Identify, train, and collaborate with clinical partners in each county, along with assistance from the Plants for Human Health Translational Nutrition Manager.
  • Manage, track, and report participant referrals, produce box delivery, and FV voucher delivery.
  • Collect and report participant feedback through various means (survey, text, focus groups).
  • Manage the expenditures related to the produce prescription and FV voucher incentive programs and advise the PIs on expenditures.
  • Provide oversight to the Nutrition Access Program Assistant, graduate students, and undergraduate students employed by the project, including but not limited to scheduling, delegating roles, and providing evaluation.
  • Organize and maintain the team’s calendar and Project Management system for the produce prescription and FV voucher incentive program, including effective use of the system to track project progress, contacts, and resources.
  • Coordinate public messaging strategies and the publication process related to nutrition access outcomes with the High Obesity Program Coordinator.
  • Lead the produce prescription and FV voucher program meetings and maintaining detailed notes and record keeping.
  • Support all Institutional Review Board approvals through NC State University as needed.
  • Assist in the writing and revising of manuscripts for a professional presentation at the regional, national, and international levels in accordance with producing prescription and FV voucher incentive grant activities.


Oversee NCSU’s Health Extension for Diabetes (HED) program, which includes but is not limited to:
  • Expand the HED program to four NC counties, while maintaining timely communication with the Principal Investigators (PIs), clinical partners, FCS Agents, and other community stakeholders on all activities.
  • Oversee the FCS Agents, clinical partners, and dietetic interns delivering the program in each county.
  • Oversee managing, tracking, and reporting participant referrals, program enrollment, and program completion.
  • Collect and report participant feedback through surveys and focus groups.
  • Manage purchasing needs (e.g., equipment, supplies, travel) related to the HED program and advising the PIs on expenditures.
  • Provide oversight to the graduate, undergraduate students, and dietetic interns employed by the project, including but not limited to scheduling, delegating roles, and providing evaluation
  • Organize and maintaining the team’s Project Management system for the diabetes program, including effective use of the system to track project progress, contacts, and resources.
  • Lead the diabetes program meetings with FCS Agents and clinical partners, and maintaining detailed notes and record keeping for both programs
  • Lead public messaging strategies and the publication process of diabetes program outcomes through social media, news articles, technical reports, peer-reviewed journals, and other outlets as determined by the PI team, county-level staff, and the community
  • Assist in the writing and revising of manuscripts for a professional presentation at the regional, national, and international levels in accordance with grant activities.

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Other Responsibilities
* Pursue and secure grants, gifts, or contracts to support program.

Qualifications


Minimum Education and Experience
  • Post­-baccalaureate credentials or a bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years of equivalent professional training and experience.
  • At least two years of experience with health promotion programs or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Other Required Qualifications
Required Skills
  • Work effectively and communicate as a team member in a collaborative environment
  • Organized and detail-oriented
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience working with culturally, linguistically, and socio-economically populations
  • Strong computer and Internet skills, including Microsoft Office and Google applications
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, and PowerPoint); ∙ Ability to design data-gathering instruments;
  • Ability to analyze data and draw conclusions;
  • Ability to make oral and written presentations on the analysis of a project; and
  • Ability to communicate with professional and administrative personnel.


Knowledge of:
  • Database structure and functions;
  • General methods and techniques of social research, planning, and evaluation;
  • Best practice strategies/methodologies to meet data management requirements.

Experience:
  • Managing large volumes of data;
  • Increasing response rates for surveys; and
  • Preparing and analyzing data
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
  • Earned master’s degree in nutrition, public health, or a closely related field.
  • Registered Dietitian (or eligible for credentialing)
  • Demonstrated experience in project management is expected.
  • Experience working in the area of project management
  • Effective oral and written communication skills for student lay, and professional audiences.
  • Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills, team building, problem-solving ability, networking skills, and ability to work with diverse groups.
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
  • A valid NC driver’s license is required and must be maintained.
Valid NC Driver's License required Yes
Commercial Driver's License required No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions


Job Open Date 11/20/2023
Anticipated Close Date Open until filled.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach a Cover Letter, resume/CV, and contact information for three (3) professional references.
Please make sure that the information entered on the application matches what is on your resume.

Position Details


Position Number 00105276
Position Type EHRA Non-Faculty
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.00
Appointment 12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID 111401 - Agricultural and Human Sciences
AA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or [email protected] .
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
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