Cooperative Extension Service, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Cooperative Extension Service, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
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College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Wyoming, Wyoming counties, and U.S. Department of Agriculture cooperating.
To assure full consideration, all application materials must be received by April 2, 2010.

Position Title
Assistant University Extension Educator for Nutrition and Food Safety, Position # 1281, Carbon
County, Rawlins, Wyoming.

Level and Salary
Assistant level, extended term track, actual salary commensurate with education and experience.

Location Description
This is an area position covering the Southeast Area, Albany, Carbon, Laramie, Platte, and Goshen
Counties. The position will be based in Rawlins, Wyoming. Carbon County is located in the south-
central portion of Wyoming and is the third largest county in Wyoming. With an area of 7,896
square miles, the county population is 15,638. Rawlins, the county seat, has a population of 8,538.
Carbon County’s southern boundary is the Wyoming/Colorado border. The county is a study of con-
trasts – from snow-capped mountains and high plateaus in the south and north, to vast prairie lands
in the east and the Red Desert Basin in the west.

Nature and purpose
Emphasis for this position is to provide nutrition and food safety education to assist Wyoming
citizens in making wise nutrition and health decisions and safe food-handling practices. Training in
human nutrition, food science, dietetics, family and consumer sciences education, and food safety
will be important credentials.

Responsibilities
The individual in this position will work as a local representative of the University of Wyoming
(UW), maintain a working relationship with county commissioners, utilize advisory committees and
other input to determine needs. Primary duties include but are not limited to: provide educational
programming in the nutrition and food safety initiative in a five county area in collaboration with
the other area NFS educator; plan and implement applied research activities in collaboration with
UW faculty and/or Extension specialists; provide expertise and leadership for portions of the 4-H
and youth program; work as a team member with the entire county staff to provide innovative educa-
tional opportunities in all Extension program areas; cooperate with other agencies and organizations;
use available media to educate the public and to publicize programs and activities; support general
County Extension operations. Some overnight travel, evening, and weekend work is required. Please
note: this position is based in Rawlins, Wyoming.

Primary Clientele served by this Position
1. Citizens dealing with issues that require expertise and/or direction in nutrition, food safety and wellness issues.
2. Public school teachers, nurses, physicians, and nutrition professionals.
3. Youth and adult audiences including 4-H/youth programs.
4. Food service personnel and professionals working in food safety. 
Glen Whipple
Director

Qualifications – Required
A master’s degree from an accredited college or university or a
bachelor’s degree plus registered dietetics certification. One de-
gree must have been awarded in nutrition, food science, dietet-
ics, family and consumer sciences education, or cognate field
clearly and specifically related to the Extension function. To
accomplish individual and group goals, applicants must have
demonstrated skills as indicated by experience and references
in working with individuals, groups, and coworkers. Excellence
in the ability to communicate verbally and in writing demon-
strated by formal training, experience, and application material.
Ability to work with limited supervision. A valid driver’s license
and serviceable vehicle. A commitment to travel throughout
rural communities. The selected candidate will be required to
successfully complete a Wyoming State Department of Family
Services Central Registry Screen as a condition of employment.
This screening will be required every five years.

Qualifications – Preferred
• Knowledge of Cooperative Extension and the land-grant university system.
• Knowledge and appreciation for rural and agricultural communities.
• Training and/or expertise in Nutrition, Food Safety, or Health and Wellness topics.
• Ability and necessary expertise to work with diverse audiences in the area of nutrition and food safety.
• Computer literacy.
• Prior Extension experience.

Approximate Time Distribution
Nutrition and Food Safety 85%
4-H & Youth 15%

Application Procedures
1. An in-depth letter of intent that specifically addresses your
fit regarding the job description.
2. A current resume.
3. Copies of all transcripts; official transcripts will be required
at the time of hiring.
4. Four letters of reference from individuals who can address
your professional qualifications.
5. A completed University of Wyoming Application.
6. A two to three page statement regarding your perspective of
the programmatic, evaluative, and leadership responsibili-
ties of an Extension educator in the field of nutrition and
food safety in an area position with responsibility for imple-
menting educational programs in a five county area.

Contact for application information/send
completed application packet to:
Susan James, Federal Relations and Staff Development
Coordinator

UW Cooperative Extension Service
1000 E. University Ave., Dept 3354
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone (307) 766-3562
Fax (307) 766-3998
E-mail: jamessus@uwyo.edu
For Specific Position Information Contact:
Dr. Glen Whipple, Associate Dean and Director
UW Cooperative Extension Service
1000 E. University Ave., Dept #3354
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307)766-5124
Fax: (307) 766-3998
Persons seeking admission, employment or access to programs of the University of Wyoming shall be considered without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation or political belief.

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tains our scholarship and promotes equal access to our educational mission. We seek and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds,
experiences and perspectives.