Extension Nutrition Assistant

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The UMES 1890 Extension Office invites applications for a full-time, non-exempt, twelve-month, grant-funded, contractual Contingent II position with limited benefits. The position will report to the Extension Nutrition and Health Programs Director. Salary Range: $41,600 - $46,700. Benefits are subject to change and include participation in the State Health Insurance Program and Prescription Plans, supplemental retirement plans, five (5) days of accrued annual leave, three (3) days of accrued sick leave, and eight (8) holidays.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• A non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license valid in the State of Maryland.
• Ability to learn and understand basic nutrition information.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally with clients.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to interact with the public in a courteous and efficient manner.
• Ability to lift and transport supplies and equipment.
• Ability to maintain accurate client and other records.
• Skill in performing arithmetic calculations.
• Employees in this job class are required to use their personal automobile while conducting official business.

Nice To Haves

• Some college experience
• Ability to identify, engage, and recruit community groups for class participation
• Ability to deliver Extension community nutrition education programs or health and wellness -focused education that supports positive behavior changes.
• Ability to deliver Extension Family and Consumer Sciences education programs or programs related to Health and Wellness, Family Development (parenting); Personal and Family Finance; Food Safety and Preservation, and Aging and Senior Resources
• Strong interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills, with attention to detail and the ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and multi-task.
• Ability to work with site coordinators.
• Willingness to attend occasional evening meetings and out-of-county events.
• Ability to present a professional image and work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to travel within the Tri-County area and collaborate with site coordinators.
• Competency with Microsoft Office, SPSS, data entry, and general computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete training in the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) and Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) teaching methodology.
• Identify, engage, and recruit community groups for class participation.
• Plan, develop, coordinate, and deliver nutrition education to adult households with or without children and (K–12) youth, using evidence-based methods, materials, and evaluations.
• Plan, develop, coordinate, and deliver FCS education to adult households and (9–12) youth, using evidence-based methods, materials, and evaluations.
• Collaborate with community organizations, as well as youth and adult programs in the Tri-County area, to teach classes promoting overall health and wellness for families with or without young children.
• Administer evaluation surveys for both adult participants and (K–12) youth groups.
• Complete training to gain proficiency in the WebNeers system.
• Collect and enter data and submit annual report in the WebNeers system.
• Enter data and submit annual report in the UMES Digital Measures system.
• Participate in professional development trainings.
• Perform technical duties supporting teaching, demonstrations, and other educational activities related to Nutrition and Health Programs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health Insurance - Contingent Category II employees may participate in the State Health Insurance Program and Prescription Plans that are available to state employees.
• Supplemental retirement plans approved by the State of Maryland and the USM per laws and regulations
• Annual Leave - Five (5) days of accrued annual
• Sick Leave - Three (3) days of accrued sick leave
• Holidays -Eight (8) holidays – New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day

What This Job Offers

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