Activity Specialist organizes and provides program content for social events for an organization or group of people. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Being an Activity Specialist is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Additionally, Activity Specialist performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
WVU Extension Service is currently inviting applications for the following employment opportunity: Physical Activity Specialist.
This position is a full-time-12 month, benefits-eligible faculty position with WVU Extension, Family Nutrition Program (FNP). The position will serve as a member of the Family Nutrition Program (FNP) administrative team and provide support and technical expertise in the areas of physical activity, evaluation, and policy, systems, and environmental change (PSE’s) in community interventions. Specific duties include serving as the physical activity specialist for FNP but also serving as a statewide support for other partners within and outside of the University. Provide leadership to all physical activity evaluation and data collection conducted by FNP, including development and implementation of an evaluation plan, guided by EFNEP and SNAP-Ed’s evaluation deliverables. Create evaluation tools necessary to collect data for evaluation of all physical activity programs implemented by FNP. Provide training and support for all physical activity programming conducted as part of FNP’s scope of work, including FNP staff, sub-contractors, and WVU Extension faculty. Build relationships with key partners in West Virginia and at the national level to support physical activity outreach, evaluation and training. Support and facilitate alignment of FNP’s public health initiatives with Cooperative Extension’s Framework for Health-Equity and Well-Being. Collaborate with state, regional, and national evaluation groups. Conduct research and support dissemination of FNP’s public health work at the local, state, and national level through publications, presentations, and participation in working groups.
This role is 40% service, 40% teaching, and 20% research.
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