Nutrition Program Associate - Cooper County
Hiring Department
University of Missouri (MU) Office of Extension and Engagement - Health and Human Sciences Department
Job Description
MU TITLE: Educational Program Associate III
LOCATION: Coverage of Cooper, Howard and Boone Counties - Boonville, MO
The University of Missouri (MU) Office of Extension and Engagement’s distinct land-grant mission is to improve lives, communities, and economies by producing relevant, reliable, and responsive educational strategies throughout Missouri. Health and Human Sciences Extension programs promote optimal well-being of individuals, families, and communities.
This position will teach basic nutrition, health, physical activity, food resource management, food safety, and food security concepts to Missourians. Can also present at conferences for school districts. Will co-teach programs with a Regional Specialist to audiences that qualify according to program guidance, as requested.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Provide educational programs to youth and adults.
- Utilize approved curricula.
- Select appropriate activities for specific audience from the approved curriculum.
- Collaborate with Regional Extension specialists and community agencies who serve limited resource audiences to develop educational opportunities as well as implement policy, systems and environmental (PSE) initiatives.
- Serve on local school wellness committees, as needed.
- Submit reporting and evaluation in a timely fashion.
- Assist individuals in completing SNAP applications.
- Ability to travel and to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends is required to fulfill assigned responsibilities.
- Other duties as assigned.
LEADERSHIP RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Administrative supervision is received from the FNEP Associate Director.
Minimum Qualifications
An Associate's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 6 months of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
Preferred Qualifications
Associate Degree or sixty (60) hours college credit, with an emphasis in Nutrition, Education, Human Development, Social Work, Consumer & Family Sciences, Public Health, or Communication at time of appointment. Community Health Worker Certification
Shift
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Ability to travel and to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends, is required to fulfill assigned responsibilities.
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