Campus
OSU-Stillwater
Contact Name & Email
Candy Gabel, candy.gabel@okstate.edu
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.
Appointment Length
Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice
Hiring Range
$39,360 - $53,220
Priority Application Date
For full consideration, please apply by 6/20/2025. Resumes will be accepted until position is filled.
Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.
About this Position
This position is associated with the OSU Department of Nutritional Sciences and Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service. It is funded using a combination of federal grant dollars. Office location will be in the College of Human Sciences, OSU Campus, Stillwater, Oklahoma. Responsibilities of the position include (but are not limited to):
- Organize and schedule venue for educational programming of youth and families
- Coordinate data collection of survey assessments
- Coordinate and supervise the nutrition education exhibit and/or other projects; instructing and supervising volunteers in the set-up and break-down of the exhibit, training volunteers on script content and age-appropriate teaching styles, and ensuring the participants have a positive, educational experience. Maintain the integrity of the nutrition education curriculum and educational teaching props.
- Assist with promoting programs, including communicating with agency administrators and educators. Represent OSU and the Community Nutrition Education Program. Responsible for making own travel arrangements; occasional nights and weekends are required.
- Work with Extension Educators to provide and evaluate nutrition education.
- Work independently and within project team.
- Provide support for adult and youth curriculum.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
- Two years of related work experience. Experience conducting educational programs for children and youth. Post-secondary education may be substituted for experience.
- Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses: Valid driver's license
- Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge: Demonstrated ability to: Plan and facilitate group activities, events and meetings - Partner with individuals and groups from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds - Work independently and make decisions within the framework of established guidelines - Organize projects and set priorities to complete tasks within established timelines - Communicate effectively in both oral and written form - Organize and maintain project records -Passionate about providing nutrition education. -The ability to understand, interpret, and communicate relevant information to diverse audiences. - The ability to carry items to and from the vehicle up to 50# -The ability and desire to travel throughout Oklahoma. Overnight travel is required. -The ability to maintain cooperative working relationships and work effectively as a team member.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Nutrition, Health, Education, Agriculture or related degree
- Previous work experience with the Cooperative Extension Service is highly desirable. Experience conducting educational programs for children and youth.
- Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:
- Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:
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