Nutrition Program Associate - Nodaway 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. Our dedicated and knowledgeable faculty and staff collaborate with researchers and community leaders to develop and deliver programs that address the needs of Missourians including: educational attainment; environmental concerns; community, economic, business and workforce development; global food systems; and health systems. This position will teach basic nutrition, health, physical activity, food resource management, food safety, and food security concepts to Missourians. Can also present at conferences for school districts. Will co-teach programs with a Regional Specialist to audiences that qualify according to program guidance, as requested. This position will be serving Nodaway, Gentry, Worth, Holt, and Atchison Counties, with the possibility of the ideal candidate’s office being located in or near their county of residence.
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 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.
- Assist 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.
- Involvement with other duties and responsibilities may be expected to support the mission and purpose of MU Extension.
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.