Healthy Store Community Initiative Educator - Buffalo, NY

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie County has an opening for part time Healthy Store Community Initiative (HCSI) Educator working from the Buffalo, NY office.

The Healthy Store Community Initiative (HCSI) Educator will work under the direction and supervision of the Healthy Community Store Initiative (HCSI) Program Manager to serve as a program advocate and help support the work of the Healthy Community Store Initiative (HCSI), and coalition partners to positively impact the health of community members by providing program support and assistance.

The HCSI Educator will assist with store owner training, marketing, and recruiting youth and adult advocates to encourage participation and program expansion.

    

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
•    Bachelor’s degree or Equivalent Education. (Associate Degree plus 2 years transferable, relevant evidence-based research experience may substitute).
•    Experience relevant to the role of the position
•    Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position. 
•    Ability to work flexible hours, which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.
•    Ability to clearly communicate (speak, read, and write proficiently) in English.
•    Proficiency with Windows-based software, including use of the internet and Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
•    Ability to effectively work with community partners and youth in a variety of communities 
•    Familiarity with community-based partners, both public and private, and the ability to assist with coalition/advisory groups. 
•    Ability to relate effectively to co-workers, advisors, community, and professional leaders. 
•    Ability to plan, teach, and evaluate informal educational programs through a variety of delivery methods to reach individuals and groups. 
•    Ability and willingness to work with a high degree of integrity, accuracy, organization, sound professional judgment, and the ability to handle confidential, sensitive information. 
•    Ability to organize, manage, and prioritize multiple tasks, deadlines, requirements, and priorities to complete work promptly and within established deadlines. 
•    Ability to work in a typical office environment which may include lifting, moving, and/or transporting office supplies, work related materials, and equipment with or without accommodation. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
•    Two years of Nutrition education, Community Health or related experience with community engagement and outreach. 
•    Experience working with community partners, coalitions, and youth in diverse communities.
•    Experience with Cooperative Extension or other similar educational organizations
•    Familiarity with community-based partners, both public and private, and the ability to assist with the coalition/advisory groups. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Program Delivery - 70%
•    Deliver high-quality program and community engagement that address identified program goals and objectives. 
•    Utilize a variety of methods, which may include direct engagement, focus groups, surveys, media, newsletters, electronic technology, internet, social media, and distance learning to promote, empower, and encourage community participation. 
•    Assist with program activities, including store tours, tabling, and educational displays. 
•    Assist the HCSI Program Manager in facilitating HCSI trainings, workshops, and activities. 
•    Utilize existing materials and framework to assist in recruiting, training, and engaging participants and store owners. 
•    Serve as subject matter resource utilizing existing subject matter resources and materials. 
•    Interact with program participants representing CCE in a professional manner at all times. 
•    Represent CCE before the public, community leaders, government officials, Cornell, or other land-grant Universities in a professional manner as part of program delivery. 

Program Evaluation - 5%
•    Implement and support program evaluation as designed. 
•    Interact with program participants, program committees, and other key stakeholders as identified to collect evaluation data. 
•    Assist in analyzing collected program evaluation data for reporting and program improvement purposes using standard, established policy, procedure, and methods. 
•    Communicate evaluation results and findings. • Assist in recommending program changes to strengthen and improve programs. 

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