Extension Program Assistant II - Nutrition Educator (Part-Time)
About The Position
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is seeking a part-time Extension Program Assistant II - Nutrition Educator to support the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) in Scott County. This role delivers on-site nutrition education to community participants, with reliable transportation necessary because some program locations are not accessible by public transportation. The position is scheduled for 30 hours per week, primarily Monday through Friday during daytime hours, with some evening and weekend hours. EFNEP offers no-cost nutrition classes to help Iowans access nutritious food, prepare healthy meals at home, and handle food safely. The program focuses on limited-resource audiences, especially youth and families with young children. Nutrition educators are trained and supervised by Extension professionals to teach food and nutrition information and skills that help participants make healthy choices on a budget. The role requires one year of experience as an Extension Program Assistant I or equivalent work experience, or a combination of experience and education totaling one year that provides comparable knowledge and ability. The position also requires the ability to travel to various locations to conduct extension education programs. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on an ongoing basis without sponsorship; immigration sponsorship is not available.
Requirements
- One year of experience as an Extension Program Assistant I or equivalent work experience, or a combination of experience and education totaling one year that provides comparable knowledge and ability.
- Ability to travel to various locations to conduct extension education programs.
- Reliable transportation is necessary because some on-site program locations are not accessible by public transportation.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with meal planning, nutrition, and/or food preparation.
- Experience presenting to groups of individuals.
- Experience recruiting clients and/or sales.
- Experience with technology.
- Demonstrated experience with local community agencies and resources that help families and individuals in need.
Responsibilities
- Network with community agencies to identify and recruit eligible program participants.
- Use established curricula to conduct educational programs promoting healthy eating habits and physical activity.
- Teach skills related to cooking, food safety, and budget-friendly grocery shopping.
- Adapt lessons and materials to meet the needs of specific audiences.
- Organize special program groups and events to maximize community outreach.
- Assist in planning, directing, and coordinating educational programs tailored to identified community needs.
- Collaborate with a team of professionals to achieve program objectives and foster community partnerships.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental.
- Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
- Vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans.
- Life insurance and long-term disability.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Various voluntary benefits and discounts.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Wellbeing program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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