Program Associate II - Community Nutrition, Wellness, Outreach, Education

The New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station ( NJAES), is an integral component of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. The experiment station provides a diverse range of research, extension, and education programs that serve the people of New Jersey and the urban, suburban, and rural communities in which they live. Through its Cooperative Extension offices in all 21 New Jersey counties, dedicated 4-H agents, Extension specialists, Family & Community Health Sciences educators, and Agriculture and Natural Resources agents work to serve New Jersey residents in every area of the state.

As the health and wellness component of Rutgers Cooperative Extension, the Department of Family & Community Health Sciences ( FCHS) promotes healthy lifestyles and environments for NJ residents and communities with outreach in food, nutrition, and healthy lifestyles. Recognized nationally for its work, FCHS connects Rutgers University and the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station to communities beyond the campus to build healthy families, schools, and communities. Based locally, in each county, FCHS supports efforts to meet the health and wellness challenges facing communities throughout the state through engaged civic learning, volunteerism, service, community-based research, education, and integrated efforts and partnerships.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Program Associate II - Community Nutrition, Wellness, Outreach, Education for the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station ( NJAES), Rutgers Cooperative Extension.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will coordinate educational events and programs for the Monmouth County FCHS Department with moderate supervision at a self-motivated pace that supports the needs of the department. This position includes aspects of teaching, program planning, promotion, implementation, and evaluation; utilization of a variety of program delivery modes; recruitment, screening, training, supervision of volunteers; program marketing and public relations; resource development; and creation and support of needs-based programs that target diverse audiences in Monmouth County, New Jersey.

The goal of the education provided by this position is to help program participants improve their food security; dietary quality; physical activity; and food safety behaviors. The PA II recruits and works with agencies willing to host program(s). Further, the PA II is responsible for ensuring compliance with all federal outreach and budget guidelines regarding all activities that occur within the project. The PA II is responsible for various reports designed to document the successes.

Further, the PAII serves on appropriate boards and councils in the community to maintain a strong presence for the FCHS. The successful candidate serves as a role model for his/her volunteers and always maintains a professional demeanor and confidentiality.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.