Education Program Assistant 1 | Oregon State University - Military Veterans

Internal Job Number: P04995CT Description: This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (approximately 30 hours per week) Education Program Assistant 1position for the Division of Extension and Engagement's Family and Community Health Program at Oregon State University ( OSU ). This is a limited duration appointment expected to last approximately 1 year from the appointment begin date. This position will be located in Portland, Oregon. This position works with the SNAP -ED and EFNEP Latin Heritage Cultural Workgroup project serving Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties, and has a priority designation for working with Spanish speaking audiences through the utilization of bilingual/bi-literate/bi-cultural skills. Due to funding, OSU will not sponsor immigration work authorization for this position (e.g. H-1B, etc.). The EPA1 will: Offer programs and classes to Spanish and English-speaking audiences that promote healthy eating habits and physically active lifestyles to individuals and families. Work with community partners like schools, food banks and pantries, and other non-profit organizations. This will require driving/travel to various county sites to deliver programming. Be part of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education ( SNAP -Ed) and Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program ( EFNEP ) Program teams, supervised by the FCH Unit Manager. This EPA1 assists the Managing Faculty Member with designing, developing, maintaining and/or carrying out educational programming and outreach activities to serve broad and diverse populations in an accessible, inclusive, equitable, and socially just manner. This includes complying with Civil Rights and Language/Visual Access regulations. The division has built the capacity and expectation for employees to use digital communications and technologies in the modern-day workplace. This reflects our demonstrable commitment to using digital communications tools and changing technologies as a primary way to raise Oregonian's awareness of and engagement with our organization, programs and resources. This EPA1 works with the Managing Faculty Member to create opportunities to enhance access, inclusion, and relevant best practices, using digital communications and technologies where appropriate. About Nutrition Education Programs ( SNAP -Ed and EFNEP ) The Education Program Assistant 1 position is part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education ( SNAP -Ed) Program, a federally funded nutrition education program targeting SNAP eligible audiences, and the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program ( EFNEP ), a federal nutrition education program targeting families with young children. Interventions include hands-on learner-centered direct education in both programs, as well as community-based work related to policy, systems, and environmental change as part of SNAP -Ed. Programs are designed to promote healthy eating habits and a physically active lifestyle. Funding is provided in part by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ( SNAP ) through a contract with Oregon Department of Human Services, and through EFNEP federal funds . About the Extension Family & Community Health Extension FCH is affiliated with the College of Health. FCH and the College of Health align toward a common vision of lifelong health and well-being for individuals, families and communities in Oregon. To learn more about FCH and our programs, please visit: https://health.oregonstate.edu/extension/fch . About the division: The Division of Extension and Engagement (division) is core to Oregon State University's mission. The Division helps create real solutions and positive impact across Oregon and beyond. The division is aligned under the leadership of the Vice Provost for Extension and Engagement. To learn more about our division and its core units and initiatives, please visit: https://engagement.oregonstate.edu/ . Oregon State University strives to ensure that all educational programs, services, activities, and materials we offer to the public are identified, developed, delivered, and evaluated in an accessible, inclusive, equitable, and socially just manner. OSU division's educational programs, services, activities, and materials are available to all people. OSU division prohibits discrimination in all its programs, services, activities, and materials. All employees are responsible for and expected to comply with Civil Rights obligations and actively work to expand access to all eligible populations. Minimum Qualifications (Staff) / Guidelines (Faculty): High School Diploma or equivalent and at least two years of relevant experience (paid or volunteer), supporting community programs that serve children, youth, or adults OR Associate Degree and one year of work experience (paid or volunteer) which must be working in youth development programs, adult education, teaching, program delivery or related functions AND Demonstrated oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated skill to work with diverse audiences. Demonstrated skill to use computers for word processing, data management, and communications. Requirements : This particular position has a priority designation for working with Spanish speaking audiences through the utilization of bilingual/bi-literate/bi-cultural skills. Demonstrates a commitment to collaborative and respectful learning and working environments that are safe, inclusive, and welcoming. Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Demonstrated ability to work as a collaborative member of a team. Demonstrated experience working as a team member with other professionals and/or volunteers. This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months. This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030. Type: Access to a vehicle is necessary as duties will require travel/driving to various sites in Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties to deliver non-credit programs and transporting curriculum materials. Business mileage will be reimbursed based on OSU policies. For information on vehicle use: https://risk.oregonstate.edu/vehicles . Flexibility to perform work in a variety of office and work settings. Evenings and weekends may be required based on programming needs, coordinating with supervisor to adapt work schedule to address community programming needs.