Community Resource Development Disaster Educator (Northern Area)

• TITLE: Community Resource Development Disaster Educator – Northern Area Region
  
  DEPARTMENT: Cooperative Extension Program – Northern Area Region
  
  REPORTS TO: Northern Area Extension Director
  
  LOCATION: Northern KY Area
  
  EFFECTIVE DATE: Position will Remain Open until Filled
  
  EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time
  
  EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
  
  Internal Candidates are Encouraged to Apply
  
  
  
  SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY: The Extension Coordinator for Community Resource Development (CRD) is part of the Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Program. This position will work directly with the East Regional Director. This position will develop and organize community activities for targeted audiences providing researched based disaster preparedness information through innovative and strategic planning to educate people within certain urban and rural areas delegated by the Program Leader. This position will coordinate and oversee successful planning and completion of disaster educational, building, and establishing relationships with the university and community program planning. The Extension Coordinator for CRD will lead discussions and coordinate meetings, working with Extension staff and stakeholders, allocating disaster materials. Organizing events and performing outreach duties to engage with the local community. Preparing reports and organizing disaster programming to aid rural and urban city communities as directed by the State Specialist. Additionally, promote and collaborate disaster planning and programming work with other Extension program areas to participate in Extension disaster workshops, events, and demonstrations. This position is responsible for working with other 1862 institutions serving as a delegate for the Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) and assisting with program recruitment as well as help expand the Kentucky Disaster Awareness Program (KDAP) Team.
  
  ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
  

• Develop and organize community activities, workshops, demonstrations, for targeted audiences for disaster preparedness.
• Coordinate the communication and flow of information between the various stakeholder groups, organizations, virtual and face-to-face methods related to community resource development.
• Promote and implement programs as directed by the state specialist.
• Coordinate plan logistics for community engagement activities and organizing volunteers, for program development, facilitation, and strategic planning.
• Assist in the design and implementation of various assessment projects to measure success and related endeavors.
• Work to create and deliver resources to registered organization’s newsletters, trainings, and presentations.
• Assist in building student cohorts, establishing relations with student organizations such as Manners and other student groups.
• Creates and distributes correspondence, reports, and other documents for Extension Administration.
• Coordinate and/or serve as Extension representative or lead the advisory board meetings etc.

• Work with media and communication team to maintain up-to-date CRD website content.
• Responsible for writing success stories and entering information into Kentucky Extension Reporting System (KERS).
• Maintain and update stakeholder distribution lists (as needed).
• Understanding of University policies, procedures, and objectives in planning and conducting Extension programs.
• Collaborate with community stakeholders to establish impactful programming for disaster relief.
• Educate community members on the utilization of technology in relation to disaster.
• Create a consistent communication system to notify the public on weather-related updates.
• Establish and strengthen relationships with first responders.
• Assist in providing mental health resources to stakeholders affected by disaster.

OTHER DUTIES: The position will conduct other duties as required.



QUALIFICATIONS: Earned Bachelor’s degree in Social Science or related field. Knowledge or willingness to learn about Land-Grant universities and Cooperative Extension



KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

• Utilize new technologies in order to reach new audiences
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate and work effectively within a diverse community
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Highly driven, self-motivated, and works well independently and under pressure
• Ability to work well as a team member
• Ability to work under deadlines
• Demonstrated skills in the use of computers, including the internet, word processing, graphic design, spreadsheets, and database management programs.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage competing priorities
• Ability to prioritize and to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

• Work could involve some exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• Requires some standing or walking.
• Ability to lift 40lbs.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
• Extensive travel required.

Internal Candidates are Encouraged to Apply

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. At this time, Kentucky State University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform. The College of Agriculture, Community, and the Sciences strives for inclusive excellence and is interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to this effort through their research, teaching, and/or Extension programs.