Extension Educator-Fixed

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Work type:Extension, Faculty/Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College: Michigan State University Extension
Department: Extension Health And Nutrition 10058946
Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad Staff
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location:Alpena, Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Crawford, Emmet, Gaylord, Mackinac, Montmorency, Presque Isle
Categories:Agriculture, Education/Training, Health Care Professional, Research/Scientific, Advising/Counseling, Extension Program Associate-EXPA, MSU Extension- EXPA, Fixed Term Academic Staff, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union

Health Educator

Michigan State University Extension is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive organization, which requires all staff to contribute towards a vision for success. Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to our work, regardless of title or position within the organization. This means that all staff at MSU Extension are dedicated to the following:

• We work together to ensure that programming is delivered to diverse audiences, produces equitable impacts for all participants, and demonstrates partnership and inclusion for all groups.
• We embrace that it is everyone’s job to create a culture that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
• We ensure that every team member is prepared with the skills and resources to contribute to our welcoming and inclusive culture.
• We foster inclusion by recognizing and valuing diverse perspectives, skills, experiences, and work to create equal access to programming for communities.
• We commit to continuous learning for diversity, equity, and cultural competency, in order to achieve inclusive excellence.
• We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential elements to our work and are vital to the organizational culture and programmatic success of MSU Extension.
• We embrace a culture of understanding, coaching and feedback towards achieving a vision of success for the entire organization and its staff.
• Together we will achieve success and we commit to these goals in our work, continued education, and ongoing efforts.

POSITION SUMMARY

As part of MSU Extension (MSUE) and the Health and Nutrition Institute (HNI), this position provides local as well as statewide leadership and educational programming expertise in health programming with a focus on diabetes prevention, chronic disease self-management, healthy aging, stress reduction and anger management.  This position will have statewide responsibilities and will collaborate across work teams, Institutes and community groups, working with faculty, specialists and educators for overall advancement of the needs of the Institute clientele.

In this position, you will identify, design, implement and evaluate research-based educational programs that meet current and projected outreach needs related to health and well-being to be responsive to mental health and community behavioral health needs. Through your leadership, you will plan and implement community-based health programs for diabetes self-care, falls prevention, mindfulness, health literacy promotion, chronic pain management, and opioid misuse prevention.

Through collaboration in grant-funded efforts, research, engagement with community members, and dissemination of research-based information through various methods, including in-person and multimedia programming and written communications, you will explore and implement programs that lead to public knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors that contribute to healthier lifestyles for individuals and health equity.  You will also develop, produce, and deliver health education that contributes to system changes, policies, and environmental changes of communities and institutions. You will use health outreach materials with messaging and content that is accessible and inclusive and is consistent with the Health and Nutrition Institute messaging.

Your work will include close collaboration with colleagues at MSU and MSU Extension, as well as the diverse network of partner groups that include county or regional human service collaboratives, healthcare systems and primary care or family medicine clinics, county government departments, local area agencies on aging, and prevention coalitions and community groups. You will collaborate with the HNI Health team. Acting as a statewide point of contact, you will provide support for health programming in northern, lower peninsula counites, including Alpena, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet, Montmorency, Otsego and Presque Isle.

Although negotiable, there will be space available for this position to work from the Otsego County or Cheboygan County MSU Extension office.

Characteristic Duties/Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, conduct and evaluate innovative educational programs that meet current and projected statewide needs, and supports growth and understanding of critical issues facing people in Michigan.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships intra- and inter-organizationally and create and promote positive public relations for MSU Extension and the HNI.
• Understand and support the Health and Nutrition Institute’s efforts in diversity, equity, inclusion and Civil Rights, with a special emphasis on removing barriers from participation and reaching diverse populations, including but not limited to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status, socio-economic class and other human differences.
• Develop and utilize appropriate media methods to communicate current and timely information, research results, and relevant industry updates, as well as a schedule of current and future activities.
• Collaborate with MSU Extension staff to gather and report programming outputs and impacts, to demonstrate program effectiveness and to guide future program priorities for MSU Extension, the HNI and work teams. 
• Author, produce and submit regular research-based educational materials and articles.
• Actively participate in professional development opportunities.
• Other duties or projects as assigned by the Institute Director.

This position is a full-time, fixed term end-dated appointment, renewable annually based upon successful performance and continued funding.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

Masters -Human Development, Family Studies, Socia

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to human development, family studies, social work, psychology, sociology, gerontology, public health or related field must be earned by date of hire.
• Familiarity with community behavioral health strategies, implementation science, and theories of lifestyle change.
• Demonstrated ability and skill in educational program planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity, knowledge, and use of appropriate approaches, skills and techniques, which reflect an understanding and awareness of social, cultural and economic diversity of the target population served.
• Demonstrated success in program development and delivery to diverse audiences/communities, and proven ability in establishing and working with a diverse network of constituents and community members across race, color, gender, national origin, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, veteran status, socioeconomic class, and other differences.
• Ability to create and carryout a project plan from research of initial concept to project completion and follow-up.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Experience and proven ability working productively with a team serving in both leadership and contributor roles.
• Self-motivated with demonstrated ability to work independently in an office environment without daily supervision and/or coaching.
• Proficiency in use of technology (e.g., web research, Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook for mail/calendaring, distance technology, etc.) for day-to-day work and educational program delivery, record keeping, reporting, team-based communications and overall management.
• Ability to lift and carry educational materials, equipment, etc. up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to travel in local and surrounding communities and occasional long-distance travel are required as a regular part of this position.
• Transportation is the responsibility of the employee.
• Other skills and/or physical abilities required to perform duties of the position.

• 3-years’ experience in program delivery or demonstrated ability and skill in educational program planning, implementation and evaluation (relevant experience acquired within the last 5-years, preferred).
• Demonstrated drive and initiative, with proven ability to manage multiple responsibilities and tasks simultaneously.
• Experience in successful contract and grant writing, including securing and managing grant funds and resources.
• Experience with marketing/promotion of educational programs.

Current resume/CV.

Cover letter.

Four (4) professional references including two (2) current or previous supervisors.

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Advertised:Jul 26, 2021 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:Aug 30, 2021 Eastern Daylight Time