Education Program Assistant 2

• Healthy communities and economies
• Resilient and productive forestry and natural ecosystems
• Sustainable agriculture, food systems, and gardening
• Thriving youth, individuals and families

• Collaborates with managing faculty and program team to determine overall program goals and objectives. Works independently to deliver non-credit educational programs in English and Spanish, using OSU Extension Service/SNAP-Ed/EFNEP approved curricula, materials and information. Independently develops written materials and activities to supplement curriculum as requested. Conducts educational presentations at fairs and community events. This will require driving/travel to various county sites to deliver programming, and the ability to transport educational materials.
• Follow OSU and division brand guidelines, digital publishing standards and digital contact management data integrity practices for programmatic communications, marketing and engagement.
• Provides classroom management practices, as necessary.

• Collaborates with faculty and program team to identify and independently engage local partners and stakeholders in community assessment, program design, implementation and evaluation of programs. Initiates program changes as needed with input from program team.
• Promotes nutrition education programming in English and Spanish, using mixed-media in conjunction with a faculty member and program team, i.e., giving public presentations in person, radio, or television.
• Use technology as a tool to increase the reach and impact of program delivery.
• Develops and maintains educational content for displays and exhibits.
• Engages community partners, volunteers and community members in a culturally responsive manner.
• Verifies group/class set up and nutrition topics/lessons with site contact and assists in preparation and ordering of instructional supplies needed for classes. Assists with the coordination and training of community and program volunteers. Assists in assembling materials needed for classes and other nutrition education activities. Purchases appropriate materials for educational activities, including ingredients for food preparation and tasting.
• Participates in evaluation of program effectiveness.
• Coordinates with Nutrition Education faculty member and program team to select educational resources, activities, and handouts to implement nutrition education materials designed for youth, adults and/or families, following federal and state SNAP-Ed/EFNEP and OSU Extension Service guidelines.
• Engages actively with faculty, staff and volunteers in the delivery of SNAP-Ed/EFNEP interventions/strategies to SNAP-Ed/EFNEP eligible youth, adults and families.
• Contributes positively to team projects in SNAP-Ed/EFNEP and the OSU Extension Service in Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties.
• Contributes to equity, inclusion, and diversity as part of teaching, non-credit educational delivery, advising, research, Extension, service, and/or scholarly outcomes. Outputs and impacts of efforts to promote equity, inclusion, and diversity should be included in quarterly and annual reports.

• Record-keeping: Maintains class, meeting, and assessment records, attendance records, evaluation data, paperwork; verifies for accuracy; submits all required records upon completion of classes, meetings, and assessments for state and federal reporting; submits quarterly success stories -“Stories from the Field;” reports activities and their impacts into the Extension’s reporting system, coordinating with their managing faculty member; processes reimbursements for personal vehicle mileage for work travel, supplies purchased; provides other data/statistical information/records as requested.
• Utilizes database on occasion for SNAP-Ed/EFNEP programming. Compile and summarize evaluation data and program statistics as requested by Managing Faculty Member.

• Collaborates with FCH/SNAP-Ed Managing Faculty Member and community partners to identify areas for policy, system, and environmental change.
• Works as part of a team to conduct activity nutrition and physical assessments.
• Collaborates with Managing Faculty Member and program team to implement strategies/interventions in the school/community environment that support and encourage healthy eating habits and physically active lifestyles, such as implementing the Food Hero campaign strategies.
• Collaborates with Managing Faculty Member to use technology to develop marketing strategies and utilize appropriate print and digital tools to reach intended audience segments.
• Participates actively in school and/or community committees/coalitions to encourage healthy eating habits and physically active lifestyles.
• Informs supervisors and program designers about community cultural norms and best ways to reach the target audiences
• Provides trainings to partners/community with approved non-credit curriculums, community partners who work with Early Childhood/Parent groups.
• Participates in the Latin Heritage Cultural Workgroup.

• Coordinates and assists with training of new staff, volunteers or interns. Assigns, plans and reviews work of student workers and interns as directed by supervisor.
• Coordinates the recruitment and selection of trainers and volunteers. Schedules staff to provide coverage at educational programs and events. Coordinates educational programs with principals, teachers and community partners.

• Attends scheduled Nutrition Education meetings and trainings.
• Participates in relevant statewide/regional conferences, workshops, and trainings.
• Attends Extension Service County office staff meetings and participates in OSU Extension Service activities as directed.
• Attend training opportunities to build basic knowledge and consistent skills to use digital communications, marketing and engagement technologies relevant to position duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Associate’s Degree and three years of work experience (paid or volunteer) supporting community programs that serve children, youth or adults OR Bachelor’s Degree and one year of work experience (paid or volunteer) one year of which must be working in youth development programs, adult education, teaching, program delivery or related functions OR Five years experience in a field related to the duties of the position AND a high school diploma or equivalent. AND Demonstrated oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated skill to work with diverse audiences. Demonstrated skill to use computers for word processing, data management, and communications.

• Bilingual (English and Spanish). Demonstrated ability to engage Spanish speaking audiences through the utilization of bi-literate and multi-cultural skills.
• Demonstrates a commitment to collaborative and respectful learning and working environments that are safe, inclusive, and welcoming.
• Ability to successfully engage a diverse population in a culturally responsible manner.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work as a collaborative member of a team.

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience/education (paid or volunteer) relevant to nutrition education or related health community programs that serve children, youth, and adults.
• Experience with limited income audiences.
• Customer service experience.
• Ability to learn and adapt to using multiple forms of digital communication systems, including websites, email newsletters, social media, and other tools in a changing technological environment