Nutrition Program Associate - Franklin County

About the role

The University of Missouri Office of Extension and Engagement’s Health and Human Sciences Department seeks an Educational Program Associate III to deliver nutrition, health, physical activity, food resource management, food safety, and food security education to youth and adults across Franklin, Crawford, and Washington Counties (Union, MO). The role involves teaching approved curricula, collaborating with regional specialists and community agencies, supporting school wellness committees, assisting with SNAP applications, and traveling as needed. The position reports to the FNEP Associate Director and aligns with MU Extension’s land‑grant mission to improve lives and communities.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

Minimum qualifications: an Associate