Position Title |
Extension Associate - Community Development Healthy Lifestyle Promotion Initiative (HeLP) |
Position Location |
Headquartered in Columbia, Missouri |
Salary |
commensurate with
experience
The
duration of initial appointment is through 8/31/2010. This is an annual
appointment contingent upon available funding. |
Position Summary |
Given the increasing rate of overweight, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, and related disease states in Missouri, MU Extension has dedicated targeted resources to develop, deliver and research a holistic and systemic approach to community-based nutrition, health, and physical activity programs for the citizens of Missouri. The initiative has directed MU Extension’s resources to four regional pilot sites in Missouri that are serving as demonstration sites for multi-disciplinary interventions over the next three years. Currently, the initiative is expanding to work with additional communities. This position will work closely with regional directors, regional faculty, HeLP directors, program directors, and campus faculty to ensure success of the projects. |
Qualifications |
Bachelor’s degree in community development or related area with appropriate coursework exhibited. Related areas include adult education, urban or rural planning, urban or rural development, economic or regional development, organizational development, public administration, public health, public policy, political science, applied or cultural anthropology, community psychology, rural sociology, sociology, social work. Successful candidates should have courses in community economics, community development, organizational development, group process and facilitation, leadership development, and planning. MS and experience preferred. Ability to travel and to work flexible hours including evenings and
weekends. |
Application ProcedureAPPLICATION FORM |
All interested applicants must submit a
completed application, cover letter, current resume and copies of all
academic transcripts to:
MU Extension For questions, please call (573) 882-4721
or email hrdext@missouri.edu.
Review of applications will begin
July 28, 2009. |
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