Nutrition Education Assistant - Oklahoma State University : Job Details

Position DetailsReqID:req18972PositionTitle:Nutrition Education AssistantPositionType:Staff Full-TimePositionNumber:630594OSUCampus:Cooperative ExtensionDepartment:Muskogee County Ext CenterLocation Address:422 N Cherokee, Muskogee, OK 74403-7017 USAHiringSupervisor:TammyPerryHiringRange:(Contingent upon available funding):13.00 - 15.00,Hourly WorkSchedule:Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.FacultyAppt Period:JobSummary:About Us:The mission of the Community Nutrition Education Programs (CNEP) is to educate and empower limited-resource families and youth to improve nutrition and physical activity behaviors.CNEP encompasses the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed), known as the Oklahoma Nutrition Education (ONE) program in our state. Our nutrition lessons focus on diet quality, food safety, physical activity, food security and food resource management.Our Nutrition Education Assistants (NEA's) provide research-based, hands-on learning experiences for families and youth at no cost.For more information, please visit: The position is located in Muskogee, OK and is 100% funded using a combination of federal and grant dollars.This position is responsible for recruiting and teaching individuals and/or groups of low-income adults and/or youth eligible to receive SNAP benefits. It provides community outreach to agencies and organizations in targeted areas to motivate participants to develop healthier eating habits for their families.Requires travel within assigned county, district, and state. Occasional overnight travel. Travel budget provided.Continuation of employment is based upon need, performance, and available funding.There are lots of great reasons to work at OSU, check out our great benefits and eligibility at SpecialInstructions to ApplicantsApplicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references. Education & ExperiencePositionQualifications:Required: High School/GED with 1 year of work experience.Valid driver's license. Reliable transportation for travel connected with official duties. Reimbursement for official travel.Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds. Ability to work effectively as a team member and independently. Ability to respond positively to supervision. Ability to read, write, and use people skills to relate to the audience to convey key educational messages. Ability to meet deadlines and complete required program reports.Preferred: Previous successful work experience. Interest in learning and then teaching nutrition related information. Prior teaching experience (formal or informal). Experience working with computers/internet-based programs. Ability to conduct educational sessions in Spanish (if applicable).Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives toprovide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff,volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply withapplicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment backgroundchecks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon thesuccessful completion of a background check. The type of backgroundcheck conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to,criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motorvehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Backgroundchecks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in thediscretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.Oklahoma State University, as an equalopportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state lawsregarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma StateUniversity is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individualsand does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, nationalorigin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression,disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programsand activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visiteeo.okstate.edu.