More In My Basket Program Coordinator
Job Description
Posting Number
PG193494EPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
More In My Basket Program CoordinatorAnticipated Hiring Range
Commensurate with Experience ($60,000 - $65,000)Work Schedule
40 hrs/wkJob Location
Raleigh, NCDepartment
Agricultural and Human SciencesAbout the Department
The program, More In My Basket (MIMB), is funded by a grant from USDA Food and Nutrition Services and is housed in the Department of 4H Youth Development and Family & Consumer Sciences at NC State University. This multi-county education program promotes and facilitates the delivery of outreach information and programming to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) likely eligible population in counties across North Carolina. MIMB is delivered by Cooperative Extension Family & Consumer Sciences and 4-H Youth Development Agents.
Essential Job Duties
The program, More In My Basket (MIMB), promotes and facilitates the delivery of outreach education, information, and programming to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) eligible population. A key role of the Program Coordinator is to promote and facilitate the delivery of outreach information and programming to the SNAP-eligible population. You will coordinate a multi-county education program targeted to these populations and work with Extension agents in the Family and Consumer Sciences and 4-H Youth Development programs as well as partnering agencies. The position requires that you be self-initiating, as well as a collaborator, able to multi-task effectively in a complex educational/academic environment and be skilled in managing grant budgets. The Program Coordinator works under the guidance and direct supervision of Dr. Carolyn Bird, Professor and Principle Investigator (PI).
This position must have demonstrated abilities in coordinating multi-county education programs and developing partnerships with organizations serving limited-resource populations. Knowledge of and preferably, experience with working with Cooperative Extension Family and Consumer Sciences and 4-H Youth Development Agents is desirable. The applicant must be able to multi-task effectively and efficiently in a complex educational/academic environment, be comfortable with the academic process of collaboration, and be skilled in managing geographically dispersed programs, partnerships, and associated budgets.
Essential Job Duties:
The Extension Associate/Program Coordinator will:
- Manage project funds to ensure expenditures align with the project budget and provide regular budget updates to the Project Director
- Provide state-level coordination and management of county personnel activities and track county personnel progress toward the stated objectives and goals to ensure integration, modification, and completion of all activities among staff and collaborators
- Serve as liaison between county program staff (Cooperative Extension Agents and CEDs) and NCSU program staff for any programmatic issues
- Provide day-to-day coordination management of the program including tracking scheduled events and collaborating with Program Staff for site visitations
- Provide on-site support to county staff for outreach activities individually or in collaboration with other Program Staff
- Facilitate county outreach via monitoring or developing newsletter interest pieces and radio announcement segments for use by county staff
- Contribute to social media outreach messages.
- Oversee/collect, review, and manage curricula evaluation information collected to support the annual report as defined in the SNAP Outreach Guidance Plan
- Generate statistical reports for integration in project reports
- Collaborate with the Program Director for the program training which may be via web-based technologies and/or conference calls or in-person for the initial in-service, and all quarterly training sessions covering program delivery and best practices.
- Support campus-based outreach through the development of community partnerships and participate in community coalitions and related meetings to advance program outreach venues
- Develop methods to maintain partnership relationships and ongoing communication with collaborators to facilitate outreach events
- Work with the Project Director to provide overall leadership, direction, and coordination in the planning, implementation, and evaluation (according to SNAP Outreach Guidance) of More in My Basket
- Other related duties such as coordinating the preparation and submission of the annual SNAP Outreach proposal
- Collaborate with Program Staff for the 1-800 “in-reach” number, responding to agent/participant questions, completing survey callbacks, and completing benefit screenings/application assistance.
- Other duties as assigned
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Other Responsibilities
- Oversee the ordering and/or design of program outreach materials.
- Act as the repository for and promote the sharing of “best practices” among county personnel.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and Experience
- Master’s degree in Family and Consumer Sciences, Public Health, Sociology, Social Work, or relevant field or or a bachelor’s degree plus alternative or equivalent professional training and experience
- At least 1 year providing/coordinating/managing program support for a geographically distributed program.
- Experience managing a grant-funded program.
Other Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated leadership and effective written and verbal communication skills.
- A commitment to excellence and the ability to work effectively as a team member.
Preferred Qualifications
- PhD in Family and Consumer Sciences, Public Health, Sociology, Social Work, or relevant field.
- Experience with outreach programs funded by USDA, FNS; or health related grant-funded or contract-funded programs.
- Experience in team-oriented goal setting and implementation.
- Possesses research, program development, and evaluation skills.
- Experience with programs serving low-income programs and consumers.
- Experience with SPSS statistical software.
- Experience with website management, preferably in a WordPress environment.
- Experience with social media communications such as, blogging and tweeting, and video communications.
- Good technical skills including internet technology including wireless devices, Microsoft Office programs, and other relevant software programs.
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
- A valid driver’s license is required for travel. NC driver’s license required within 60 days of hire and must be maintained.
Valid NC Driver's License required
YesCommercial Driver's License required
NoJob Open Date
07/15/2024Special Instructions to Applicants
In addition to your application, please attach a CV, cover letter, and the contact information for three professional references.
Position Number
00061560Position Type
EHRA Non-FacultyFull Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.00Appointment
12 Month RecurringMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Non Mandatory - Adverse WeatherMandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Mandatory - Medical EmergenciesDepartment ID
111401 - Agricultural and Human SciencesAA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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