A Project Policy Analyst 4 position is available at the Nutrition Policy Institute, University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources, located in Oakland, CA. This position will serve as the Unit Manager for NPI's CalFresh Healthy Living contract with the California Department of Public Health. In California, SNAP-Ed is called CalFresh Healthy Living (CFHL) and is the largest nutrition education and obesity prevention program in the United States, with more than one-third of California residents eligible for CFHL. Under the supervision of the Director of NPI's CalFresh Healthy Living Evaluation Unit, the Unit Manager will provide overall coordination and management of the Unit's projects and activities that aim to understand the process, outcomes, and impact of the CalFresh Healthy Living program. The Unit manager will ensure the activities defined in NPI's contract with the CDPH are executed and deliverables are met in a timely and rigorous fashion. This position is a career appointment that is 100% fixed. The pay scale is $82,900 to $117,600 per year. To assure full consideration, applications must be received by January 13, 2023. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

Two Assistant Project Scientist positions are available at the Nutrition Policy Institute, University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. The positions make significant and creative contributions to NPI's collaborative research in multiple settings including communities, schools, and childcare facilities. These projects involve the assessment of the food environment and individuals' attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors related to the improvement of food policies, food systems, prevention of chronic diseases and optimization of health and wellbeing. The position is a one-year renewable term appointment with a merit cycle every two years. The positions will be extended based on the continued need for the positions, performance and availability of funding. More information about the positions and how to apply is available online. To assure full consideration, application packets must be received by September 26, 2022. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

A Project Assistant position is available at the Nutrition Policy Institute, University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. As a member of theNPI Operations Team, under the general supervision ofNPI's Chief Business Officer, the incumbent supports operational and research project functions. The incumbent works collaboratively withANR Central Procurement, Information Technology, Payroll, Human Resources and business departments at other UC and non-UC locations. This position is a career appointment that is 100% fixed. While this position normally is based at 1111 Franklin Street, Oakland CA, this position is eligible for hybrid flexible work arrangements, for applicants living in the State of California, at this time.  Please note that hybrid flexible work arrangements are subject to change by the University.The position will be posted until filled; the first application review date is 09/07/2022. Apply online.

A position is available at the University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Nutrition Policy Institute (NPI), Oakland, Calif. for Director of the NPI CalFresh Healthy Living Evaluation Unit. This position directs the work under contract with the California Department of Public Health to evaluate and inform the SNAP-Ed efforts of local health departments in California. The Director of the NPI-CFHL Evaluation unit provides strategic leadership and expertise on program development, research and evaluation activities to inform and improve policies and practices related to nutrition and physical activity behaviors and obesity prevention primarily in California. This position is expected to lead and oversee a complex, multi-component, and multi-million-dollar state-wide evaluation of a SNAP-Ed program with an impact on the national program, play a leadership role on additional regional, state and national research and evaluation programs as needed, and facilitate and develop new funding opportunities and partnerships. This position also provides leadership for future proposals and strategic planning for NPI with impact at the regional, state and national levels. Additional duties include budget development and management, management of project deliverables, and priority setting. Applications are due by Monday, July 18, 2022.