Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist coordinates initiatives designed to promote and represent the organization and brand as a socially responsible force in the community. Administers outreach programs that engage, support, and collaborate with the community to develop and expand relationships. Being a Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist serves as the organization's liaison with various constituents and stakeholders. Assists with the coordination of events, managing volunteers, and applying for grants. Additionally, Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Position Summary:
Responsible for the in-school Eagle Adventure program and other activity-based interactive nutrition education with multiple Tribal partners under supervision of Oklahoma Tribal Engagement Partners (OKTEP) and in coordination with Tribal partner needs.
Responsibilities Include:
· Preparation and implementation of Eagle Adventure diabetes prevention program for youth to achieve positive health and nutrition outcomes. Additional emphasis on school policy, systems and environmental change, after-school programming, camp and community activities.
· Participate in Tribal, school and/or community committees/coalitions to encourage healthy eating habits and physically active lifestyles.
· Provide regular newsletters and press releases to announce programs and increase awareness of Eagle Adventure/Not Our Destiny youth and family events and program outcomes.
· Work nontraditional schedule dependent on program needs.
· Assist in maintaining cleanliness of workspace and follows all food safety practices.
· Demonstrate and participate in healthful food choice and tasting activities alongside youth.
· Demonstrate and participate in physical activity alongside youth.
· Document learner progress and program impact through Eagle Adventure pre/post tests and all other documentation and reports required by OKTEP.
· Assist in creating evidence-based educational materials and/or utilize existing evidence-based, research-tested, practice-tested, or emerging-evidence materials to support the delivery of educational programs to youth and adults.
· Collaborate with Tribal, OKTEP staff, school system, and other community partners to organize and provide nutrition and physical activity events for SNAP and FDPIR eligible individuals such as food demonstrations, health and activity fairs as well as recruitment of potential Eagle Adventure schools, etc.
· Develop memorandum of understanding/agreement (MOU/A) with Tribal partners in coordination with OKTEP staff.
· Exhibits excellent communication and organization skills in order to coordinate educational events and build respectful relationships with Tribal partners.
· Serve as an effective team member of OKTEP, Tribal partnerships and other Oklahoma SNAP-Ed Implementing Agencies.
· Travel to sites outside of assigned workstation when needed.
· Mentor new educators as assigned.
· All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Educational/Experience Requirements:
We offer competitive compensation and opportunities for career growth within our organization. If you are passionate about promoting education and enjoy engaging with children, we would love to hear from you!
Note: Qualifications:
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Continuation of position is contingent on availability of grant funds.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.75 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
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People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
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