Nutrition Program Associate - Christian County

About the role

The University of Missouri (MU) Office of Extension and Engagement’s Health and Human Sciences Department seeks an Educational Program Associate III to teach basic nutrition, health, physical activity, food resource management, food safety, and food security concepts to Missourians. This position will also present at conferences for school districts and co-teach programs with a Regional Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational programs to youth and adults.
• Select appropriate activities for specific audience from the approved curriculum.
• Collaborate with Regional Extension specialists and community agencies who serve limited resource audiences to develop educational opportunities as well as implement policy, systems and environmental (PSE) initiatives.
• Serve on local school wellness committees, as needed.
• Submit reporting and evaluation in a timely fashion.
• Absorb individuals in completing SNAP applications.
• Ability to travel and to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends is required to fulfill assigned responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: - An Associate's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 6 months of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary. - An Associate Degree or sixty (60) hours college credit, with an emphasis in Nutrition, Education, Human Development, Social Work, Consumer & Family Sciences, Public Health, or Communication at time of appointment. - Relevant work experience in Nutrition, Education, Human Development, Social Work, Consumer & Family Sciences, Public Health, or Communication can be substituted at a rate of one (1) year experience is equivalent to five (5) college credits—up to a maximum of ten (10) years. An additional nine (9)-ten (10) college credits will be required. - Community Health Worker Certification.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications: - Associate Degree or sixty (60) hours college credit, with an emphasis in Nutrition, Education, Human Development, Social Work, Consumer & Family Sciences, Public Health, or Communication at time of appointment.

Skills

Ability to travel and to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends, is required to fulfill assigned responsibilities.

Benefits

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Pay

Anticipated Hiring Range: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Schedule

Shift: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.