Nutrition Education Assistant - Oklahoma County 635213

Oklahoma State University; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma State University in Oklahoma City invites applications for a Nutrition Education Assistant to support the Community Nutrition Education Program (CNEP). The role focuses on recruiting and teaching low-income families and youth to adopt healthier eating habits, with hands-on, research-based outreach.

The position requires travel within designated counties and occasional overnight travel, a valid driver's license, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and teach individuals and/or groups of low-income adults and youth.
• Provide community outreach to agencies and organizations in targeted areas to motivate participants to develop healthier eating habits for their families.
• Travel within assigned county, district, and state; occasional overnight travel; travel budget provided.

Skills

Lifting up to 40 pounds

Education

High School/GED

1 year of work experience

Job description

Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Ladonna Hines, [e-mail]

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$15.00 - $17.00

About This Position

The mission of the Community Nutrition Education Program (CNEP) is to educate and empower limited-resource families and youth to improve nutrition and physical activity behaviors.

CNEP is funded 100% by Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP). Which is a national federally funded program. 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: https://extension.okstate.edu/programs/community-nutrition-education-program/

There are lots of great reasons to work at OSU, check out our great benefits and eligibility at https://hr.okstate.edu/prospective-ee.html

This full time position is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and is an integral part of Oklahoma County Oklahoma State University Extension Service.

This position is responsible for recruiting and teaching individuals and/or groups of low-income adults and youth. 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.

Required Qualifications

• High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• 1 year of work experience.

Certifications, Registrations, And/or Licenses

Valid driver's license and access to vehicle with current liability insurance.

Skills, Proficiencies, And/or Knowledge

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 Qualifications

• Previous successful work experience. An interest in learning and then teaching nutrition related information. Prior teaching experiences (formal or informal). Experience working with computers/internet-based programs. Ability to conduct educational sessions in Spanish (if applicable).