EFNEP Nutrition Educator- Ithaca, NY

Cornell Cooperative Extension•Ithaca, NY

2d•$20

About The Position

This position will serve as an EFNEP Nutrition Educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Tompkins County and will implement public education to improve healthy food and lifestyle choices among families and individuals with limited resources and encompassing all age groups throughout the County. This includes presenting a series of 6 to 8 lessons that focus on general nutrition, food preparation, food safety, and food budgeting. Nutrition education may take place at County agencies, participant homes, or through virtual education. Recruitment of participants is also included as part of the workday. Collect and manage participant data ensuring confidentiality at all times.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent education (GED/High School Diploma and 1 year transferrable/program experience)
Experience relevant to the role of the position
Ability and comfort in purchasing and preparing foods and reviewing and following recipes
Ability to communicate (speak, read, and write proficiently) in English
Ability and willingness to work with diverse audiences and maintain cultural sensitivity
Proficiency with Windows-based software including use of the internet and Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Excel
Ability to present effective and relevant educational lessons to target audiences (one-on-one and group) and work with diverse audiences of all ages
Ability and willingness to work with a high degree of integrity, accuracy, organization, sound professional judgment, and the ability to handle confidential, sensitive information
Ability to plan and organize personal work responsibilities according to priorities developed with the immediate supervisor
Ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team
Ability to communicate effectively, clearly, and tactfully through verbal, written, and electronic methods
Ability to work in a typical office environment which may include lifting, moving, and/or transporting office supplies, work-related materials, and equipment with or without accommodation. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position
Ability to meet acceptable background check standards
Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate

Nice To Haves

Nutrition-related knowledge/experience/background
Experience in adult and youth education or other relevant work experience
Familiarity with the community in which the work will take place
Experience working with the target audience (limited resources)
Experience with similar nutrition programming (e.g., SNAP-Ed, EFNEP, other)

Responsibilities

Assist with the creation of lesson plans to deliver high-quality Nutrition Education programming within the established framework.
Utilize existing program materials and educational framework to teach the targeted number of adult and youth participants in the Nutrition Program.
Implement lesson plans using current and approved curricula and supplemental materials, and tailor appropriate programming based on identified participant needs.
Inform participants of other Extension programs, community agencies, and services.
Collaborate with community agencies that serve the target audience.
Interact with program participants representing CCE in a professional manner at all times.
Represent CCE before the public, community leaders, government officials, Cornell, or other land grant universities as part of program delivery.
Maintain records of class participants, complete reports, and accurately collect and prepare paperwork as required for the program evaluation process.
Utilize existing program materials and educational framework to recruit and graduate the targeted number of adult and youth participants in the Nutrition Program.
Collect enrollment (entry) and exit data for all adult and youth participants.
Maintain confidentiality of all information and data collected, accessed, and/or maintained.
Submit collected data for entry into the “Webneers” tracking program.
Submit program expense reports on time.
Provide information as requested to assist with the preparation of reports, impact statements, and success stories on program progress and accomplishments for funders, advisory committees, the Board, and others as necessary.
Prepare and submit accurate expense reports, mileage reports, receipts/supporting documentation, and/or vouchers in a timely manner per established policy and procedures.
Provide data and information to assist with the preparation of reports, impact statements, and success stories for funders, advisory committees, the Board, and others as requested.
Create and distribute promotional and marketing materials to recruit program participants through print, news, and social media.
This position will require the transport of self and/or program materials/resources in performing position responsibilities.
In cooperation with Supervisor and/or Executive Director, jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan as a means to increase competencies relative to position accountabilities and to address changes and Association priorities.
Participate in all required orientation, training, and/or in-service meetings and trainings as scheduled/required.
Pursue personal growth through expanding personal knowledge of the total organization and through updating techniques and technical skills relating to the position.
Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension including but not limited to attendance at staff meetings, timely reporting of expenses, working with other staff, general marketing of Cooperative Extension programs and other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
Support the Association to maintain a safe working environment.
Be familiar with and strive to follow any applicable federal, state, local regulations, Association health and safety policy/procedure/requirement and standard.
Act proactively to prevent accidents/injuries and communicate hazards to supervisors when identified.
Conduct all programming and activities in accordance with the Civil Rights Act, Title IX Rehabilitation, Americans with Disabilities Act, and local, state, and regional affirmative action plans.
Appreciate and embrace diversity in all interactions with clientele, staff, volunteers and the public.
Assist the Cornell Cooperative Extension system in reaching out to diverse audiences.
Aware of, and adheres to, established Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Chenango County policies, procedures, and Cornell Cooperative Extension Skills for Success.
Contribute to the overall success of the organization by performing all assigned duties in a professional, timely and accurate manner.
Represent Cornell Cooperative Extension to the public, community leaders, colleagues, volunteers, members of Cornell University faculty and staff, government officials and the general public in a professional manner.
Contribute to the overall success of the organization by performing all assigned duties in a professional, timely and accurate manner.
At all times act in a professional Customer Service manner including but not limited to business-like demeanor, tactful communications, cooperative, helpful, positive, and receptive manner.