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

Morehead City, NC

About the role

NC State Extension extends research-based knowledge to all North Carolinians, helping them transform science into everyday solutions that improve their lives and grow our state. We are the model of excellence in non-formal, research-based education that advances agriculture, the environment, human health and well-being, youth and communities, while creating prosperity for all North Carolinians.

The Regional Outreach Facilitator (ROF) is an integral part of the NC Cooperative Extension and the More in My Basket (MIMB) program. The ROF is housed in the Carteret County Extension Center and works under the guidance and direct supervision of the Carteret County Extension Director and the MIMB Program Director. The program promotes and facilitates outreach education, information, and programming to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) eligible population.

This position requires self-initiative, collaboration, and the ability to multi-task effectively in a complex educational/academic environment. The role involves working with Extension agents in Family and Consumer Sciences and 4-H Youth Development programs, as well as partnering agencies, to coordinate and support a multi-county education program targeted to SNAP-eligible populations.

Responsibilities

• 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 to:
  • 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 the 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, including 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.
• Follow County Extension office procedures, including attendance at meetings and activities as directed by the Extension Director.
• Participate in More in My Basket program meetings and activities as directed by the MIMB Program Director.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

The minimum requirement for employment as an Area Specialized Agent (ASA) with North Carolina Cooperative Extension is either:

• A Master’s degree in an area related to the agent’s assigned specialized responsibility and a minimum of three (3) years of Extension, education-related, or industry-related experience in the relevant field, or
• A Bachelor’s degree in an area related to the assigned specialized responsibility and a minimum of seven (7) years of Extension, education-related, or industry-related experience in the area of specialization.

Candidates must also demonstrate skills and abilities in program development and evaluation, and subject matter expertise in the area of specialization. Preference is given for research experience, including the ability or demonstrated experience in facilitating field research, as well as a history of successfully obtaining or capacity to obtain grant funds to support research and extension work.

Candidates must have proven personal effectiveness skills, including excellent interpersonal communication, team building, and problem-solving skills, and the ability to provide leadership to an educational program area. The ability to work extra hours and weekends is required. The candidate must provide their own dependable, personal vehicle and have the ability to travel independently in the assigned geographical area.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field is preferred (Family and Consumer Sciences, Public Health, Sociology, Social Work, etc.), but a Bachelor’s degree is 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.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred.
• Experience with programs serving low-income populations and consumers.
• Experience with social media communications such as blogging, tweeting, and video communications.
• Good technical skills including internet technology, wireless devices, Microsoft Office programs, and other relevant software programs.
• Knowledge of and preferably experience working with Cooperative Extension Family and Consumer Sciences and 4-H Youth Development Agents.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Paid tuition
• Health Insurance
• Flexible Scheduling
• Retirement Savings
• Supplemental Benefits Programs
• WolfPerks (employee discounts and perks)

Pay

Anticipated hiring range: $39,000 - $43,650, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with evenings and weekends as needed.