Job no: 591500
Work type: Extension, Faculty/Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College: Michigan State University Extension
Department: Extension Health And Nutrition 10058946
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: Muskegon
Categories: Agriculture, Education/Training, Health Care Professional, Research/Scientific, Non-Union, Full Time (90-100%), Extension Program Associate-EXPA, Fixed Term Academic Staff, MSU Extension- EXPA, Advising/Counseling

Position Summary

As part of MSU Extension (MSUE) and the Health and Nutrition Institute, this position provides local as well as statewide leadership and educational programming expertise in Food Safety. This position assesses community food safety needs; implementsevidence-based programs; designs and evaluates educational programming based on applied research and program evaluation methods; ensures dissemination of research-based information through various methods, including multi-media, presentations and written articles; and, serves as an information resource for Extension personnel and clientele. This position will be based out of the MSU Extension office located in Muskegon.

Characteristic Duties/Responsibilities

  • Develop, conduct and evaluate innovative educational programs that meet current and projected needs for food safety education.
  • Communicate and interact with community groups to evaluate the needs of the clientele.
  • Serve as an information resource to clientele, partners and Extension staff.
  • Stay current in research for programming area.
  • Collaborate with MSU Extension staff to conduct and evaluate programming efforts.
  • In concert with the MSUE work team(s), work with federal, state and county agencies to complete needs assessment of the community and develop effective programming.
  • Create and promote positive public relations for MSU Extension and the Health and Nutrition Institute.
  • Author, produce and submit regular research-based educational articles and products.
  • 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.
  • Actively participate in professional development opportunities.
  • Gather and report programming outputs and impacts, to demonstrate program effectiveness and to guide future program priorities for MSUE, the Health and NutritionInstitute and the work group aligned with.
  • Work to ensure that community needs assessments, program development and recruitment efforts include the engagement of Michigan’s diverse residents across race, gender, socioeconomic class, disabilities and other differences.
  • Understand and implements Civil Rights policies and procedures.
  • Other duties or projects as assigned by the Institute Director.

Required Degree

Masters -Food safety, food science, dietetics

Minimum Requirements

  • Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to food safety, food science, dietetics, or related field must be earned by date of hire.
  • Demonstrated ability and skill in educational program planning, implementation and evaluation.
  • Ability to create and carry-out a project plan from research of initial concept to project completion and follow-up.
  • Experience with marketing/promotion of educational programs.
  • Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
  • Experience and proven ability working productively with a team.
  • 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 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.
  • Demonstrated success in program development and delivery to diverse audiences/communities including but not limited to race, gender, socioeconomic class, disabilities and other differences.
  • Proven ability in establishing and working with a diverse network of constituents and community members across race, gender, socioeconomic class, disabilities and other differences to assist with program development and outreach.
  • Understanding of and ability to implement Civil Rights principles and compliance standards.
  • Ability to lift and carry educational materials, equipment, etc. up to 25 lbs.
  • Ability to travel on a regular basis within local and surrounding communities, as well asoccasional long distance travel outside the assigned area, in order to perform the duties 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.



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