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Manager, Food Security and Safety - Oregon
Job details Job Type Full-time Indeed's
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$79.6K to $101K per year is
Indeed's estimated salary for program manager at Oregon State University in
Oregon. Report inaccurate salary Full Job Description The Oregon State University Extension Family and Community
Health (FCH) Program is seeking a Food Security and Safety Program Manager.
This is a full-time 1.00 FTE, 12-month, professional faculty position.
Extension FCH and the College of PHHS align toward a
common vision of lifelong health and well-being for individuals, families and
communities in Oregon, and beyond. This affiliation brings national
distinction among land-grant universities and schools of public health
because of the unique, built-in capacity for impactful outreach through OSU
Extension Service FCH. FCH integrates an interdisciplinary, public health
focus on health and well-being equity across the lifespan and human sciences
research into PHHS Extension community-related practice.
This position will collaboratively develop and implement
an integrated vision for community food security programming. The integrated
vision will bring together community food security efforts, food safety and
preservation efforts, educational approaches, and future programming to meet
the needs of Oregonians. The Program Manager is part of a team of Extension
faculty and staff serving the state of Oregon. Collaborative work across
disciplines, organizational units, and Extension program areas is expected.
Through collaboration with Agriculture Extension programs, this position also
contributes to support for farm-based, direct-market, value-added food
businesses.
Please visit the following webpages for more information
on our commitment to inclusive excellence: OSU Extension Service https://extension.oregonstate.edu/about/diversity-equity-inclusion Position Duties The Program Manager embeds the commitment of OSU Extension
Service to a collaborative and inclusive community in all interactions and
duties performed. This individual will ensure that educational programs and
outreach activities serve diverse populations, including those that have been
historically marginalized/excluded from participation. Lead vision, inspiration, prioritization and focus for FCH
programs that focus on increasing equitable access to affordable, nutritious,
and culturally appropriate foods across Oregon. This position will work in support
of the Healthier Together Oregon statewide food goals of (1) increasing
access to affordable, healthy and culturally appropriate foods for
BIPOC-AI/AN and low-income communities; and (2) building a resilient food
system that provides access to healthy, affordable and culturally appropriate
food for all communities, especially when faced with unexpected stresses,
disruptions and changes. Gather information from diverse constituents via community
visits and listening sessions, to clarify the landscape of community food
security, safety, and preservation programming offered by Oregon State
University Cooperative Extension, and identify needs moving forward. Leverage
the information and the collaboration to clarify a vision and forward
direction for programming, financing, staffing, and operations.
Partner closely with the Oregon State University
Department of Food Science and Technology to support food security, safety,
and preservation or other relevant programming; for example, supports may
include scheduling trainings, delivering trainings, or assisting with
materials development and dissemination. Supervision/ Lead work Plan for, recruit, hire/train, and supervise additional
statewide and regional staff and volunteers as funding and program needs
arise. Supervise Educational Program Assistants in (up to) each
county within the Extension region. 35% – Program Development and Implementation: Ensure programming meets statewide health priorities as
set by Oregon Health Authority as well as the mission/vision of Oregon State
University, OSU Extension Service, and OSU College of Public Health and Human
Sciences. Lead maintenance, adaptation, development, implementation,
and evaluation/monitoring of diverse programming under the banner of
community food security, including faculty/staff- and volunteer-led
initiatives (e.g., Master Food Preserver or other future programming) towards
food access, availability, safety and preservation, including risk
management, evaluation and reporting and faculty training.
Develop, facilitate, teach/deliver, and evaluate Extension
FCH educational programs and materials that increase participant knowledge
and skills, promote behavior changes, and improve the quality of their lives. Participate actively in or lead community-based planning
and inter-agency collaboration to assure programming is effectively designed,
focused on important community needs, and carried out in a manner that
complements existing programs and services, maximizes opportunities and
collective impact, and develops financial and political support for needed
programs. Develop and update as needed outreach and informational
materials related to community education, outreach, and marketing. Building Volunteer Capacity and Participation (10% of Program development and implementation) In the shorter term (first 6-12 months), engage with,
motivate, train, and supervise volunteers anywhere in the state; and in the
longer term (>12 months), recruit additional program staff who lead a
strong volunteer base to deliver programming. Provide leadership and training for faculty and staff
working with program volunteers, including the development of training and
workshops for volunteers and staff that engage in their communities toward
food security, safety and preservation. Leverage programming efforts by building volunteer
capacity and participation. Examples include strengthening local food hubs
and food assistance networks; delivering food safety, preservation, and
resource management programs; initiating advocacy efforts; supporting SNAP,
WIC, Veggie Rx; and health and wellness education to individuals, youth,
adults, and seniors. 20% – Fundraising and Development: Explore and plan for, as needed, fee-for-service (cost
recovery) programming in the area of food security, safety, or preservation. Partner with OSU Foundation, FCH Program Leader, CPHHS and
OSU Extension Leadership to explore and obtain grant, contract, gift or
fee-based funding to sustain and grow the Extension community food security
and safety efforts. 5% – Service to Profession, University, Extension and
Community: Participate in professional activities and serve on
appropriate boards, councils and committees of the University, the College,
Extension and the Community. Participate as a valued team member of the county and
statewide Extension faculty and staff, including efforts to help market
Extension programs locally, statewide, and nationally. Promote Oregon State University as a statewide institution
of higher learning. Contribute to equity, inclusion, and diversity as part of
teaching, educational delivery, advising, research, Extension, service,
and/or scholarly outcomes. Contribute to a welcoming and respectful workplace
culture. Minimum/Required Qualifications Master’s degree in field relevant to program focus:
nutrition, agriculture, community development, public health, or closely
related field. Three years’ experience leading community food security,
food safety, and/or food preservation applied research or practice-based
outreach, education, and/or technical assistance. Three years’ experience effectively working with diverse
populations, including demonstrated ability to incorporate multiple cultural
perspectives in educational design and delivery, and demonstrated commitment
to promoting and enhancing diversity. Demonstrated ability to lead community education
programming or community coalitions to accomplish shared goals. Demonstrated commitment to promoting and enhancing
diversity and inclusion. Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational and leadership
communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal
supervision and manage competing time demands, and also as a team member with
other professionals and volunteers. Demonstrated teaching, written and oral communication
skills including effective use of mass media. Demonstrated experience as a manager of staff and/or volunteers
who implement community-based research or programming. 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 OSU Standard 576-055-0000 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 OSU Standard
576-056-0000 et seq. Preferred (Special) Qualifications Eight years’ experience leading food security applied
research or practice-based programming (e.g., food access, availability,
safety, preservation) in a community setting. Eight years’ experience effectively working with diverse
populations, including demonstrated ability to incorporate multiple cultural
perspectives in educational design and delivery, and demonstrated commitment
to promoting and enhancing diversity. Demonstrated ability to secure external funding support
for mission-driven work. Track record of shared mission-driven accomplishments in
partnership with community, government, or industry collaborations. Working Conditions / Work Schedule This position requires travel. This position requires a clear and unambiguous commitment
to compliance of all National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
regulations for Division I (FBS) universities. No Posting Number P05076UF Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 03/01/2022 Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 12/13/2021 Full Consideration Date Closing Date 01/18/2022 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants Special Instructions to Applicants When applying you will be required to attach the following
electronic documents: 1) A resume/CV describing your interest in the position,
and detailing how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications required
for the position; and 2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and
experience have prepared you for this position. You will also be required to submit the names of at
least three professional references, their e-mail addresses
and telephone numbers as part of the application process. For additional information please contact: Teresa Crowley
at Teresa.Crowley@oregonstate.edu OSU is committed to the health of our local and global
community. All employees and students are required to comply with the
university’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program. Please visit
https://covid.oregonstate.edu/ for additional information about OSU’s plans
for safety and success, as well as options for compliance with the
vaccination program. OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity
and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of
historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with
disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate
the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive
community.
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