| Internal Job Number: P01471CT Description: This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (approximately 16 hours per week) Education Program Assistant 1 position for the Extension Douglas County Office at Oregon State University (OSU). This position will be located in Roseburg, Oregon. Persons with a passion for working with adult volunteers, significant experience in home food preservation, and strong abilities as an educator are encouraged to apply. The position is affiliated with OSU’s College of Public Health and Human Sciences, and has primary responsibility for oversight of the Douglas County Master Food Preserver volunteer program. The Master Food Preserver program trains motivated volunteers to disseminate research-based information on food preservation and food safety to Oregonians, through community workshops, information clinics at farmers’ markets and produce stands, and answering public questions by phone, e-mail, and social media. Volunteers also test pressure canner gauges to ensure they function accurately. In 2017, the OSU food preservation program, statewide, made over 48,000 educational contacts, helping recipients avoid potentially life-threatening food-borne illnesses.
OSU Extension Service faculty and staff strive to exhibit respect, value differing perceptions and world views, and encourage diversity. It is the responsibility of this staff member to ensure that the Douglas County Master Food Preserver Program provides equal opportunities for program participation regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or veteran’s status. Minimum Qualifications (Staff) / Guidelines (Faculty): High School Diploma or equivalent and at least two years of relevant experience (paid or volunteer), supporting community programs that serve children, youth, or adults
OR Associate Degree and one year of work experience (paid or volunteer) which must be working in youth development programs, adult education, teaching, program delivery or related functions
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Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated skill to work with diverse audiences.
Demonstrated skill to use computers for word processing, data management, and communications. Requirements : Demonstrated ability to effectively work with and lead adult volunteers. Demonstrated experience preserving food for home use. A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity. 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 University Policy 05-030. Type: Requires combination of work in office setting and at various outdoor and off-site locations. Some evening and weekend work may be required. Work hours may fluctuate slightly depending on seasonal demand. Travel will be required. Access to a personal vehicle and a valid driver’s license are necessary. | 
