Extension Agent, Family Nutrition Program
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND
Full-time
Education
Posted on January 2, 2025
Description & Details:
The Extension agent will develop, plan, deliver, facilitate and evaluate successful, research-based educational programs in food, nutrition and healthy lifestyles to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)-eligible persons in Cass County that result in positive community impacts. This is a full-time position based in the NDSU Extension Cass County office, located in Fargo, ND. Supervision is provided by the Extension district director serving Cass County.
This position includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
Cass County Annex Building, Fargo, ND
Work Schedule:
8:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. (some nights and weekends)
Advertised Salary:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Bachelor's degree in family and consumer sciences, education, health and nutrition, or a closely related field; a bachelor's degree with work experience related to the position; OR Master's degree in family and consumer sciences, education, health and nutrition, or a closely related field.
2. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders.
3. Basic computer skills and ability to use Microsoft office programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
4. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with individuals, groups and through mass media.
5. Ability to conduct oneself professionally, be self-directed in the work environment and work flexible and extended hours.
6. Ability to use technology for communication, information finding, program delivery, and r eporting.
7. Familiarity with various ethnic and socioeconomic audiences, an interest and ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds.
8. Personal vehicle and valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Master's degree in human development, family and consumer sciences, education, health and nutrition, or a closely related field.
2. Demonstrated work or volunteer experience with adults or youth from low-income households.
3. Experience in designing and delivering food and nutrition educational programs.
4. Recent Extension work experience.
Applicant Materials Required:
North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension is the link between the public and our land-grant university, NDSU, and our mission is to empower North Dakotans to improve their lives and communities through science-based education. Extension agents are the local face of NDSU Extension and deliver educational programs to meet the needs of the people and communities in the counties we serve. We value collaboration, flexibility, autonomy, and a culture of discovery and lifelong learning. We are seeking individuals who are relationship-focused and interested in making a positive impact to local communities by providing research-based knowledge and resources to help people thrive. We pride ourselves in an organizational culture where employees are trusted, respected, supported and valued.
More information about NDSU Extension can be found at: https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/exte NDSU OFFERS EXCELLENT BENEFITS!
Full Time Employee Benefits:
North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.
NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.
NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.
No Smoking Notice:
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.
EO/AA Statement:
North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.
Diversity Statement:
NDSU strives to be a community of belonging, recognizing unique differences as strengths of our university. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that supports a community in which diverse populations and perspectives will know and learn from one another. NDSU values candidates who are committed to our core values of respect, inclusivity, community, creativity, excellence, impact, innovation, integrity, resilience, responsiveness, and transformation. Successful candidates will be committed to and help advance our strategic goal to create and maintain an open and respectful environment to promote inclusivity and diversity as a cornerstone of education, research, and outreach.
Veteran's Preference Notice:
This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.
Reasonable Accommodation Information
North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu .
The Extension agent will develop, plan, deliver, facilitate and evaluate successful, research-based educational programs in food, nutrition and healthy lifestyles to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)-eligible persons in Cass County that result in positive community impacts. This is a full-time position based in the NDSU Extension Cass County office, located in Fargo, ND. Supervision is provided by the Extension district director serving Cass County.
This position includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
- Utilize current university research and input from advisory groups, community groups, and representatives of intended audiences to identify local programming needs and assist in developing educational programs in the areas of food, nutrition and health to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)-eligible households.
- Plan, develop, conduct and evaluate educational programs for eligible adult and youth audiences in Cass County.
- Build partnerships and collaborate with county, tribal, state and federal governmental units, local organizations, businesses and others to provide a comprehensive program in nutrition education and outreach targeting eligible households.
- Engage local stakeholders to initiate and expand community food and wellness projects.
- Comply with all reporting deadlines and requirements (e.g. actions plans, quarterly effort reports, narrative reports and success stories/impact statements).
- Build and maintain collaborative working relationships with peer Extension agents, Extension specialists, and other local stakeholders to conduct educational programming in Cass County.
- Market and share impact of programming to expand the public's view of Extension programming through mass and social media.
- Develop effective and contemporary approaches to communicate with clientele including listening, speaking and writing. This may include the use of constantly evolving electronic technologies (e.g. Facebook, etc.)
- Support the total NDSU Extension program, serve as an effective team member, volunteer for leadership roles and accept statewide responsibilities related to FNP as appropriate.
- Ensure compliance with federal, tribal, state and local law, policies and procedures including c ivil r ights, youth protection and NDSU Human Resources.
- Be an active learner to keep relevant with new teaching strategies, advances in the professional field, technology, news and related research.
- Be self-directed with minimal supervision in the work environment.
- Adjust to a flexible schedule that includes some required weekend and evening work.
- Frequent travel within the county and occasional travel outside the county is required. Overnight trips are required on occasion for meetings, conferences, and professional development.
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of Extension programming.
- Represent NDSU Extension in a manner that reflects well on yourself, other Extension employees and Extension as a whole.
- Commitment to the principles of diversity.
- Work ethically, with integrity and respect confidentiality.
- Contribute to an environment of cooperative, supportive and positive working relationships with co-workers and clientele.
- Resolve differences constructively. Use tact and courtesy at all times.
- Use effective time management.
- Exhibit positive attitude, personal motivation and professionalism.
Cass County Annex Building, Fargo, ND
Work Schedule:
8:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. (some nights and weekends)
Advertised Salary:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Bachelor's degree in family and consumer sciences, education, health and nutrition, or a closely related field; a bachelor's degree with work experience related to the position; OR Master's degree in family and consumer sciences, education, health and nutrition, or a closely related field.
2. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders.
3. Basic computer skills and ability to use Microsoft office programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
4. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with individuals, groups and through mass media.
5. Ability to conduct oneself professionally, be self-directed in the work environment and work flexible and extended hours.
6. Ability to use technology for communication, information finding, program delivery, and r eporting.
7. Familiarity with various ethnic and socioeconomic audiences, an interest and ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds.
8. Personal vehicle and valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Master's degree in human development, family and consumer sciences, education, health and nutrition, or a closely related field.
2. Demonstrated work or volunteer experience with adults or youth from low-income households.
3. Experience in designing and delivering food and nutrition educational programs.
4. Recent Extension work experience.
Applicant Materials Required:
- Cover letter including how you may meet any or all minimum and preferred qualifications.
- Resume
- Unofficial transcripts
- Include three professional references in application reference section
- Screening will begin 1/29/25
North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension is the link between the public and our land-grant university, NDSU, and our mission is to empower North Dakotans to improve their lives and communities through science-based education. Extension agents are the local face of NDSU Extension and deliver educational programs to meet the needs of the people and communities in the counties we serve. We value collaboration, flexibility, autonomy, and a culture of discovery and lifelong learning. We are seeking individuals who are relationship-focused and interested in making a positive impact to local communities by providing research-based knowledge and resources to help people thrive. We pride ourselves in an organizational culture where employees are trusted, respected, supported and valued.
More information about NDSU Extension can be found at: https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/exte NDSU OFFERS EXCELLENT BENEFITS!
Full Time Employee Benefits:
- Health Insurance coverage with 100% of the premium paid for by NDSU for Single or Family Plan. Options for a PPO/Basic Plan or High Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account. Benefits begin the first of the month following date of hire. Wellness benefits are included for healthy lifestyle participation.
- Superb Retirement Plan - Employer Contributions range from 7.5% - 12.26% based on position
- Basic Term Life Insurance
- Tuition Waivers for Employee (three classes per calendar year)
- Tuitions Waivers for Spouse/Partner & Dependents (eligible for 50% waiver)
- Paid Leave - including annual leave (some positions accrue up to 24 days per year), 12 days per year of sick leave and 10 paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Optional benefits include: Supplemental Life, Dental, Vision, Long-term care insurance, Flexible Spending Account (Health & Dependent Care) and Supplemental Retirement Plans
- More Detailed Information Here: Benefits | Human Resources | NDSU
North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.
NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.
NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.
No Smoking Notice:
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.
EO/AA Statement:
North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.
Diversity Statement:
NDSU strives to be a community of belonging, recognizing unique differences as strengths of our university. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that supports a community in which diverse populations and perspectives will know and learn from one another. NDSU values candidates who are committed to our core values of respect, inclusivity, community, creativity, excellence, impact, innovation, integrity, resilience, responsiveness, and transformation. Successful candidates will be committed to and help advance our strategic goal to create and maintain an open and respectful environment to promote inclusivity and diversity as a cornerstone of education, research, and outreach.
Veteran's Preference Notice:
This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.
Reasonable Accommodation Information
North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu .
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