Nutrition Program Associate - Cooper County

About the role

The Educational Program Associate III position within the MU Office of Extension and Engagement - Health and Human Sciences Department focuses on teaching basic nutrition, health, physical activity, food resource management, food safety, and food security concepts to Missourians. Additionally, this role involves presenting at conferences for school districts and co-teaching programs with a Regional Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational programs to youth and adults using approved curricula.
• 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 and implement PSE initiatives.
• Serve on local school wellness committees, as needed.
• Submit reporting and evaluation in a timely fashion.
• Absorb and assist individuals in completing SNAP applications.
• Ability to travel and work flexible hours including evenings and weekends is required to fulfill assigned responsibilities.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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

Minimum qualifications include 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. Preferred qualifications include 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.

Skills

Effective communication skills, ability to work independently, and adaptability to changing environments are essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with online learning platforms are preferred.

Benefits

The position is eligible for University benefits, 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.

Pay

Salary Range: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Schedule

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