AgCenter Nutrition Educator 1

Louisiana State University • Lafayette Parish Extension Office, LA

4d • $25,979 - $46,800 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing nutritional information and education to program participants. It is an entry-level role within the AgCenter Nutrition Educator series, differing from higher levels by the absence of experienced-level duties. The role involves learning to provide instruction through various methods, teaching food preparation and safety, assisting with outreach activities for programs like EFNEP and SNAP-ED, and maintaining participant records.

Requirements

• No specialized training or experience required.
• Knowledge of the community to include living within the assigned parish (currently or previously) is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and insured automobile.
• Must be able to demonstrate basic computer skills and effective verbal, written, and listening skills.
• Must be able to transport supplies and equipment (up to 30 lbs.).
• Will travel daily within parish(s) assigned and occasional out of parish for professional development and training.
• May work flexible hours including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends for nutrition education classes or participate in community events promoting health and nutrition.
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the work experience section of the application. Please list all work experience.
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. You must include all relevant education and experience on your official application.

Nice To Haves

• Recruit and enroll limited resource school-aged youth and adults who meet the federal eligibility guidelines to participate in EFNEP.
• Will teach and lead nutrition education classes and activities in the community to target audiences.
• Will establish and maintain partnerships to extend EFNEP outreach with agencies and organizations that serve eligible audiences.

Responsibilities

• Learns to provide instruction to program participants through games, multi-media, demonstrations, etc.
• Provides brochures and other information relative to the assigned program.
• Teaches, under close supervision, proper methods of food preparation and storage consistent with food safety standards.
• Assists in conducting outreach and related activities for an assigned nutritional program, such as EFNEP, Healthy Beginnings, SNAP-ED, WIC, etc.
• Prepares bulletin boards and distributes information at health units, universities, etc.
• Provides program information to community partners and forms relationships to recruit program participants and volunteers.
• Takes basic measurements of program participants to track nutritional and health goals.
• May also assist in teaching classes on parenting, money management, and other topics as relative to the program.
• May accompany higher-level educators on home visits and/or to vendor locations.
• Becomes familiar with the assigned program and screens potential participants for program eligibility.
• Provides basic information about the program such as program guidelines, use of EBT cards, nutrition education, etc.
• Maintains program participant information and records in an electronic system.
• Learns to use the system to schedule appointments, load EBT cards, print resources for participants, etc.
• Assists on site visits by documenting stock levels and product pricing.
• Maintains supplies for educational purposes, such as visual aids and cooking demonstrations.
• Documents lessons, such as resources used and participation counts.
• May assist in preparing state and federal reports.
• May make referrals to other assistance programs as needed.

Benefits

• Retirement
• Multiple medical insurance options
• Supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.)
• Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some childcare and medical expenses)
• University holidays (14 per year)
• Generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED