Nutrition Educator 1

Louisiana State University • Lafayette Parish Extension Office, LA

3d • $25,979 - $46,800 • Onsite

About The Position

The Nutrition Educator 1 provides nutritional information and education to participants in the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP). This entry-level role works under close supervision and has no supervisory responsibilities. The educator recruits and enrolls eligible school-aged youth and adults, teaches nutrition education classes and activities, and helps extend program outreach through community partnerships. The position is grant funded and based at the Lafayette Parish Extension Office in Lafayette, Louisiana.

The role involves teaching food preparation and storage methods consistent with food safety standards, providing program and eligibility information, maintaining participant records in an electronic system, and documenting lessons and participation. The educator may also support referrals, community events, site visits, educational supplies, and preparation of reports. Daily travel within assigned parishes is required, with occasional out-of-parish travel for professional development and training. Flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, or weekends, may be needed for classes and community events.

Requirements

• No specialized training or experience is required.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Knowledge of the community, including currently or previously living in the assigned parish, is required.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and an insured automobile.
• Must demonstrate basic computer skills and effective verbal, written, and listening skills.
• Must be able to transport supplies and equipment weighing up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach and lead nutrition education classes and activities for target audiences in the community.
• Recruit and enroll eligible limited-resource school-aged youth and adults in EFNEP.
• Provide nutritional instruction using methods such as games, multimedia, demonstrations, brochures, and other resources.
• Teach proper food preparation and storage methods consistent with food safety standards under close supervision.
• Conduct outreach and related activities for the assigned nutrition program.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with agencies and organizations serving eligible audiences.
• Provide program information to community partners and build relationships to recruit participants and volunteers.
• Screen potential participants for program eligibility and explain program guidelines and services.
• Take basic participant measurements to track nutrition and health goals.
• Maintain participant information and records in an electronic system; learn to schedule appointments, load EBT cards, and print participant resources.
• Document lessons, resources used, participation counts, stock levels, and product pricing; assist with state and federal reports as needed.
• Maintain educational supplies, visual aids, and materials for cooking demonstrations.
• Make referrals to other assistance programs as needed.
• May assist with classes on parenting, money management, and other program-related topics.
• May accompany higher-level educators on home visits or vendor visits.
• Travel daily within assigned parish or parishes and occasionally outside the parish for training and professional development.
• Transport supplies and equipment weighing up to 30 pounds.

Benefits

• Retirement benefits.
• Multiple medical insurance options.
• Supplemental insurance options, including dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, and long-term care insurance.
• Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan for eligible childcare and medical expenses.
• 14 university holidays per year.
• Annual vacation and sick leave benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at LSU System campuses. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort, and length of employment.

What This Job Offers

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