Extension Program Assistant II - Nutrition Educator (Part-Time)
About The Position
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is hiring a part-time Extension Program Assistant II - Nutrition Educator for Linn County to support EFNEP (Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program). The role provides nutrition education to community members, particularly limited-resource audiences, youth, and families with young children. EFNEP offers no-cost classes to help Iowans access nutritious food, prepare healthy meals at home, and practice food safety. The position uses established curricula to teach healthy eating, physical activity, cooking, food safety, and budget-friendly grocery shopping. The educator adapts lessons and materials to audience needs, organizes groups and events, recruits eligible participants through community networks, and assists with planning and coordinating programs tailored to community needs. The role works collaboratively with Extension professionals and community partners. This is a 30-hour-per-week position, primarily Monday through Friday during daytime hours, with some evening and weekend hours. On-site education requires travel to various locations and reliable transportation; some locations are not accessible by public transportation. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
Requirements
- One year of experience as an Extension Program Assistant I or equivalent work experience; alternatively, 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 education locations are not accessible by public transportation.
- Legal authorization 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.
- 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 and physical activity.
- Teach skills related to cooking, food safety, and budget-friendly grocery shopping.
- Adapt lessons and materials as needed 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.
- Travel to various locations to conduct extension education programs.
Benefits
- Medical and dental benefits.
- 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.
- 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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