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POSITION OBJECTIVE

Working under general supervision and in a highly collaborative team environment, the Program Assistant will provide administrative leadership to CWRU's SNAP-Education (SNAP-Ed) implementation project in accordance with the Ohio SNAP-Ed Plan and guidance provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Planning and carrying out a mixture of direct nutrition and physical activity educational programming (e.g., teaching standardized classes) and Policy, Systems, and Environmental (PSE) approaches (e.g. farmers markets, farm to school, healthy food pantries) with local, community-based partners in areas of high food insecurity throughout Cuyahoga County. Their work will target SNAP-eligible individuals of various demographics in a variety of community settings and use USDA approved, standardized curriculum and evidence-based PSE approaches to improve access to nutritious food and physical activity opportunities. They will provide strategic leadership to outreach efforts to build relationships and partnerships to support and expand SNAP-Ed implementation in Cuyahoga County. They will also support management of resources and scheduling of SNAP-Ed program staff. The Program Assistant will participate in staff trainings and professional development within the County and throughout the State of Ohio. Reliable transportation is required for frequent travel throughout Cuyahoga County and some travel throughout the State. Familiarity presenting in group settings is essential. Experience presenting to adult audiences is preferred but not required.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  

1. Coordinate and provide nutrition presentations in diverse community settings and support PSE approaches focused on nutrition and physical activity as part of the larger Ohio SNAP-Ed plan as approved by USDA. (60%)
2. Collect and report pre- and post-knowledge data from participants within direct-educational presentations and as appropriate from PSE interventions using standardized metrics and tools into national reporting system. (15%)
3. Consult with SNAP-Ed Manager and organizational partners on SNAP-Ed implementation. Assist in developing relationships with community-based and community-serving organizations to better target and serve SNAP-eligible populations through the SNAP-Ed program within Cuyahoga County. (5%)
4. Prepare and monitor own supplies and needs for programming based on budget. Oversee and replenish inventory of supplies needed to conduct direct-educational classes and develop approach to support scheduling of direct education programming offered by the CWRU SNAP-Ed team.  (10%)

5. Attend professional development and training opportunities throughout the State in accordance with the Ohio SNAP-Ed plan. (10%)

    

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Attend Swetland Center staff meetings. (<1%)

2. Perform other duties as assigned. (<1%)

    

CONTACTS

Department: Daily contact with supervisor to discuss, coordinate, and schedule activities.

University: Infrequent contact with other departments to share information.

External: Frequent contact with programming sites and The Ohio State University Extension workers to collaboratively implement the program to achieve the greatest reach.

Students: Limited or no contact with student employees to exchange information.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position has no direct supervision of staff employees.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: 5 to 8 years of related experience required.

Education/Licensing: High school education required. Valid driver's license.

REQUIRED SKILLS 

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, fluency with Spanish language is a plus.

Has experience teaching in group settings to diverse populations, age groups, a