"Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences - Delaware County"

This position is located in Delaware County, Ohio.

The Ohio State University Extension (OSUE) seeks an Educator to work collaboratively with county, region and state teams of OSUE professionals and with local agency leaders and volunteers. The Educator will be responsible for a broad range of basic to complex duties that could include but are not limited to providing guidance and/or leadership for programming targeted to local and regional needs. This programming would include health, food and nutrition including food preservation and safety, cottage foods and food entrepreneurship; consumer sciences; financial literacy education (Real Money, Real World) and human and family development and relationships (Successful Co-Parenting). Utilize appropriate methods, both formal and informal, of community assessment to identify educational needs and opportunities of the local community. Teach educational programming, based on these needs, to groups and individuals comprised of adults and/or youth. May also convene and facilitate community coalitions focused on those needs. The Educator is responsible for developing, adapting, and implementing programs that address the needs of the local community. The Educator will develop promotional material, work with and/or lead committees and volunteers, and establish and maintain partnerships within the community (i.e., United Way, Health Department) that support the achievement of the program goals. The Educator is responsible for evaluating educational programs, community change initiatives, and dissemination strategies, employing established evaluation tools to determine teaching effectiveness, program quality, and the impact of local initiatives. This position participates in discussions with county representatives concerning program funding and may be responsible for the management of the county-level project budgets. Also be responsible for securing external funds to support local programming. Collaborate as a member of county, multi-county, and/or state Extension teams to further the overall mission, vision and values of both Ohio State University Extension.

Extension Educator 1
Requires a Bachelor's Degree
$42,100 - $55,000

Extension Educator 2
Requires a Master's Degree
$47,700 - $62,300

Extension Educator 3
Requires a Master's Degree and 11+ years of direct or related work experience
$55,700 - $72,700

The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, units available budget, and the candidates qualifications.

Resume and cover letter, specific to the posting, are to be included at time of application, include months and years worked for each employment listed.

OSU will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package. Based on position type and eligibility. https://hr.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/benefits-eligibility.pdf

Career Roadmap language i.e.,
Function: Education
Sub-Function: Extension Educators
Career Band: Individual Contributor Specialized
Career Level: S1, S2, S3, S4