University
of Missouri Extension
Extension Associate - Community Development
Healthy Lifestyle Promotion Initiative
Position
Description
Summary of
HeLP Initiative
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.
Basic Function and Responsibility
To participate in the planning, management and support of the MU Extension Healthy Lifestyle Promotion (HeLP) Initiative, under the guidance and supervision of the Extension Program Directors and the HeLP Co-Directors.
Characteristic Duties
Advocate for community’s creation of an environment that promotes positive healthy lifestyle behavior development.
Participate in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the Healthy Lifestyles Initiative.
Participate in the selection, orientation, training, supervision, and evaluation of participating communities.
Facilitate/teach community development (leadership, organizing, community economics, planning, etc.) processes, content and selected subject matter.
Provide program direction and provide educational resource in the area of community development for the model communities.
Manage events, contests, and programs in the area of community development.
Report accomplishments and impacts to appropriate sources including supervisors, stakeholders and the general public. Manage data collection and report writing, as needed.
Participate in grant application preparation.
Participant in training and professional development opportunities appropriate for the position.
Adhere to and conduct programming in accordance with Civil Rights Act, Title IX, Rehabilitation Act and state and regional affirmative action plans.
Accountability
Direct supervision is provided by the HeLP Co-Directors. Programmatic supervision is provided by the Community Development Program Director.
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 understand, synthesize, and communicate relevant information to diverse audiences.
Demonstrated ability to work in a team.
Ability to work with a minimum of supervision in an unstructured setting and to supervise others.
Ability to effectively use information technology including a variety of Windows based computer software programs.
Must be able to travel throughout Missouri as necessary.
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