AgCenter Nutrition Educator 1

Louisiana State University; Louisiana; On-site; USD 26,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement

Medical insurance options

Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan

University holidays

Generous vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Louisiana State University AgCenter is seeking an AgCenter Nutrition Educator 1 to provide nutrition education to program participants in Orleans Parish. The role involves teaching basic food preparation, distributing materials, and conducting outreach for EFNEP and related programs.

Under supervision, you will learn to track participant data, assist in scheduling, and maintain records. A high school diploma or equivalent is required; travel within the parish and flexible hours may be needed.

Qualifications

• No specialized training or experience required.

Responsibilities

• Learns to provide instruction to program participants through games, multi-media, demonstrations, etc.
• Teaches proper methods of food preparation and storage consistent with food safety standards.
• Assists in conducting outreach and related activities for EFNEP and other programs.
• Provides program information to community partners and recruits participants and volunteers.
• Maintains program participant information and records in an electronic system.
• May travel daily within parish(s) assigned and occasional out of parish for training.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Posting Title:

AgCenter Nutrition Educator 1

Position Type:

Classified

Department:

LSUAG PL4 - Southeast - Parish - Orleans (Alisha Okoro (00064799))

Work Location:

Orleans Parish Extension Office

Pay Grade:

Classified Medical

Job Description:

164500

NUTRITION EDUCATOR 1

SS406$25,979 - $46,800
Creation Date: 10/22/1999
Change Date: 01/01/2025

FUNCTION OF WORK:
To provide nutritional information and education to program participants.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Entry
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Close from supervisory personnel of the agency served.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Nutrition Educator 2 by the absence of experienced-level duties.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
CORE COMPETENCIES HAVE NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED BY STATE CIVIL SERVICE FOR THIS JOB TITLE. MORE INFORMATION ON THE SCS COMPETENCY MODEL CAN BE FOUND HERE.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

Learns to provide instruction to program participants through games, multi-media, demonstrations, etc. Provides brochures and other information relative to the assigned program.

Teaches, under close supervision, proper methods of food preparation and storage consistent with food safety standards. Food preparation methods may be specific to a certain population depending on the program, such as breastfeeding techniques and baby formula.

Assists in conducting outreach and related activities for an assigned nutritional program, such as EFNEP, Healthy Beginnings, SNAP-ED, WIC, etc. Prepares bulletin boards and distributes information at health units, universities, etc.

Provides program information to community partners and forms relationships to recruit program participants and volunteers.

Takes basic measurements of program participants to track nutritional and health goals.

May also assist in teaching classes on parenting, money management, and other topics as relative to the program.

May accompany higher-level educators on home visits and/or to vendor locations.

Becomes familiar with the assigned program and screens potential participants for program eligibility. Provides basic information about the program such as program guidelines, use of EBT cards, nutrition education, etc.

Maintains program participant information and records in an electronic system. Learns to use the system to schedule appointments, load EBT cards, print resources for participants, etc.

Assists on site visits by documenting stock levels and product pricing.

Maintains supplies for educational purposes, such as visual aids and cooking demonstrations.

Documents lessons, such as resources used and participation counts. May assist in preparing state and federal reports.

May make referrals to other assistance programs as needed.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
No specialized training or experience required.

Additional Job Description:

Competencies:

None

Special Instructions:

Location: Orleans Parish Extension Office, Orleans, LA

Grant funded position – Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)

Minimum Requirements: No specialized training or experience required.

Additional Job Information: Knowledge of the community to include living within the assigned parish (currently or previously) is required; Recruit and enroll limited resource school-aged youth and adults who meet the federal eligibility guidelines to participate in EFNEP; Will teach and lead nutrition education classes and activities in the community to target audiences; Will establish and maintain partnerships to extend EFNEP outreach with agencies and organizations that serve eligible audiences; High school diploma or equivalent is required; Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and insured automobile; Must be able to demonstrate basic computer skills and effective verbal, written, and listening skills; Must be able to transport supplies and equipment (up to 30 lbs.); Will travel daily within parish(s) assigned and occasional out of parish for professional development and training; May work flexible hours including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends for nutrition education classes or participate in community events promoting health and nutrition.

No Civil Service test score required.

Application Deadline: 11/2/2026 or until suitable candidate is identified.

The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Skills Needed:

Preferred Skills:

Posting Date:

October 27, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

November 3, 2026

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

• retirement
• multiple medical insurance options
• supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.)
• Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some childcare and medical expenses)
• university holidays (14 per year)
• generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System

Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

About the LSU Agricultural Center:

The LSU AgCenter, is one of eight campuses within the broader LSU enterprise (LSU System). The LSU AgCenter includes the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station, which conducts agricultural-based research, and the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, which extends the knowledge derived from research to the people of the state. The AgCenter is headquartered in Baton Rouge and has 12 “on campus” academic departments and five regions which are made up of 15 branch research stations and an extension office in each parish. For more information, visit the AgCenter’s website at www.lsuagcenter.com.

The LSU Agricultural Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HCM Contact Information:

Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU AgCenter Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-2258 or emailed [e-mail].