Community Nutrition & Health Older A UC Agriculture & Natural Resources
- Date Posted September 29, 2022
- Location Novato, CA
- Category Agriculture
- Job type Full-Time
The University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) consists of a network of scientists and educators working in partnership across California. We are committed to developing and supporting practical, science-based solutions that contribute to healthy food systems, healthy environments, healthy communities, and healthy Californians. UC ANR administers UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE), which is responsible for program development and delivery in the counties throughout the state of California.
Job description Position OverviewThe University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR), a statewide program with local development and delivery, is seeking the following UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Advisor.
Location Headquarters: UCCE Marin County, CA
Purpose. The Community Nutrition & Health Older Adult Advisor will implement an innovative extension education and applied research program to address health issues related to older adults (60+) in Marin, Napa, and Sonoma Counties.
This position offers the opportunity to address a myriad of key health issues related to older adults in the San Francisco North Bay with particular emphasis on older adults of color and low-income older adults who experience disproportionately poor health outcomes and shorter life expectancies. Issues may include community health and nutrition; the social determinants of health; chronic disease management; equitable access to healthcare or health systems; and policy, systems, and environmental change strategies across sectors. The intended outcomes and impact of this work are to improve community health and nutrition outcomes among older adults in the region.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop and deliver relevant program content to have meaningful impacts in local communities as well as provide academic expertise and thought-partnership on related initiatives throughout California.
Opportunities abound for extension and research partnerships with a variety of stakeholders and partnerships, including Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL), SNAP-Ed, UC Master Food Preservers, Community Health Workers/Promotores de Salud, Food Policy Councils, Food is Medicine, the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, Farm to Senior initiatives, Meals on Wheels, Congregant Dining, as well as various senior-serving organizations and older adult residents. The advisor joins a team of highly motivated UCCE colleagues who are passionate about their work and are dedicated to making a difference within the communities and throughout California. The potential for collaborative projects within the UC ANR system is nearly limitless.
Counties of Responsibility. This position will be headquartered in the UCCE Marin office, CA, and also have programmatic activity in Napa and Sonoma Counties as well as some statewide collaborations, influence and impact.
Reporting Relationship: The CE Advisor serves under the administrative guidance of the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) County Director of UCCE Marin with input from the UCCE County Directors of Napa and Sonoma Counties.
Qualifications and Skills Required Required QualificationsEducation: A minimum of a Master’s degree in nutrition, human development, public health, nursing, geriatrics, or a related field is required at the time of appointment. A professional certification as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or Registered Nurse (RN) will be considered.
Additional Requirements- Valid driver’s license.
- Expectation to be available to work onsite on any day.
- Technical competency in research design and experience with extension.
- The ability to work with clientele across a wide range of ages, socio-economic classes, races, ethnicities, and languages is essential.
- Passion and desire to pursue a career in Cooperative Extension.
- Experience in building partnerships and with multidisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively plan projects, manage teams and implement an applied research and outreach program, including setting measurable goals and objectives.
To be successful, the CE Advisor requires skills in the following area:
Technical Competence and Impact
The candidate should have a deep understanding of nutrition and human health and be able to design and implement a program that responds to community strengths, assets, and needs, and leads to positive changes and impact within the community and beyond. There is an expectation that advisors evolve and grow across their career and respond to changes in the communities they serve and the health sectors set up to support them.
Communication
Demonstrated excellence in written, oral, interpersonal and information technology communication skills. Public speaking to stakeholders is a routine part of this position. Spanish language proficiency is desired.
Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and humility, and ability to share complex information in a manner tailored to the audience.
Collaboration, Teamwork and Flexibility
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a team member with external and internal stakeholders. Able to adapt as circumstances warranted.
Aware and willing to actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Lifelong Learning
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing self-improvement - both professionally and as a person. Ability to shift program focus as times and organizational needs change.
Learn more about Skills and Areas of Programmatic Review (including Professional Competence, University and Public Service and Affirmative Action and DEI) at: https://ucanr.edu/sites/anrstaff/files/319460.pdf
Salary starts at $62.400