Nutrition Program Associate - Marion County

About the Role

The University of Missouri (MU) Office of Extension and Engagement's distinct land-grant mission is to improve lives, communities, and economies by producing relevant, reliable, and responsive educational strategies throughout Missouri. Health and Human Sciences Extension programs promote optimal well-being of individuals, families, and communities.

This position will teach basic nutrition, health, physical activity, food resource management, food safety, and food security concepts to Missourians. The role involves presenting at conferences for school districts and co-teaching programs with a Regional Specialist for qualifying audiences.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• An associate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience, with at least 6 months of relevant experience.
• Ability to travel and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate Degree or sixty (60) hours of college credit, with an emphasis in Nutrition, Education, Human Development, Social Work, Consumer & Family Sciences, Public Health, or Communication at the time of appointment.
• Relevant work experience in the above fields can substitute for college credits at a rate of one (1) year of experience for five (5) college credits, up to a maximum of ten (10) years.
• An additional nine (9) to ten (10) college credits will be required.
• Community Health Worker Certification.

Pay

Anticipated hiring range: $17.25 - $18.00 per hour.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with flexibility required for evenings and weekends to fulfill assigned responsibilities.

Benefits

This position is eligible for University benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid time off, short- and long-term disability.
• Paid parental leave and paid caregiver leave.
• Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.