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Area Specialized Extension Agent-(MIMB) More in My Basket Regional Outreach Faci

NC State Extension Forestry, Carteret, New Jersey, us, 07008

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Area Specialized Extension Agent-(MIMB) More in My Basket Regional Outreach Facilitator-East

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NC State Extension Forestry The Regional Outreach Facilitator (ROF) is an integral part of the NC Cooperative Extension and the More in My Basked program. The ROF is housed in Carteret County Extension Center and works under the guidance and direct supervision of Shawn Banks, Carteret County Extension Director and Dr. Carolyn Bird, Professor and Principle Investigator/Program Director. Essential Job Duties Collaborate with and support Extension Agent outreach in eight primary eastern counties: Carteret, Columbus, Duplin, Jones, New Hanover, Onslow, Wayne, and Wilson. Liaison with and provide the MIMB campus-based team with information on specialized needs for the region. Organize and/or conduct regional agent update meetings with MIMB agents. Collaborate with eastern Extension agents, including those neighboring the primary counties, to engage with the More In My Basket Program. Identify organizations serving low-resource audiences to expand partnerships. Build and extend community relationships with organizations. Participate in the delivery of workshop and booth outreach events. Facilitate SNAP eligibility screening and application completion assistance through connection with campus program team. Organize and/or conduct regional information meetings and outreach to neighboring counties not currently participating in MIMB. Serve as liaison between county program staff (Cooperative Extension Agents and CEDs) and NCSU program staff for any programmatic issues. Provide day-to-day management of the ROF planned participation in outreach events. Provide on-site support to county staff for outreach activities individually or in collaboration with other Program Staff. Facilitate program evaluation by assisting with curricula evaluation during MIMB workshops and sending completed forms to the campus team. Support primary Eastern and surrounding counties’ outreach through the development of community partnerships and participate in community coalition and related meetings to advance program outreach venues. Collaborate with the MIMB campus team to include the Outreach Strategy and Planning Manager, Program Coordinator, Communications and Social Media staff, Bilingual Outreach Facilitator, and Resource Navigator. Contribute to the campus partnership database through regular reports to support relationships and ongoing communication with collaborators to facilitate outreach events. Refer local clients to the campus team for FNS/SNAP benefit screenings and application completion assistance. Other duties as assigned. Requirements and Preferences Master’s degree in a relevant field is preferred (Family and Consumer Sciences, Public Health, Sociology, Social work, etc.), but Bachelor’s degree accepted. Demonstrated leadership and effective written and verbal communication skills. Experience collaborating with community based organizations. A commitment to excellence and the ability to work effectively as a team member. Experience in team-oriented goal setting and implementation. Bi-lingual English and Spanish. Experience with programs serving low-income programs and consumer. Experience with social media communications such as, blogging and tweeting, and video communications. Good technical skills including internet technology including wireless devices and Microsoft Office programs and other relevant software programs. EEO Statement NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation and veteran status.

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