Nutrition Education & Community Outreach Associate

University of Missouri-Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Educational fee discounts

Job summary

The University of Missouri Office of Extension and Engagement – Health and Human Sciences Department is seeking an Educational Program Associate III to deliver nutrition, health, physical activity, food safety and food security education across Nodaway, Gentry, Worth, Holt and Atchison counties in Missouri.

This role collaborates with Regional Extension specialists, uses approved curricula, and may present at school conferences.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent and 6 months+ of experience or related knowledge.
• Preferred: Associate Degree or 60 hours with nutrition/education emphasis at appointment.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational programs to youth and adults using approved curricula.
• Select activities for specific audiences from curricula.
• Collaborate with regional extension specialists and community agencies on opportunities and PSE initiatives.
• Serve on local school wellness committees and assist SNAP applications.
• Submit reports and evaluations timely.
• Travel and work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.

Skills

Effective communication

Travel ability

Flexible hours

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

60 hours college credit with emphasis in Nutrition/Education

Job description

The University of Missouri Office of Extension and Engagement – Health and Human Sciences Department is seeking an Educational Program Associate III to deliver nutrition, health, physical activity, food safety and food security education across Nodaway, Gentry, Worth, Holt and Atchison counties in Missouri.

This role collaborates with Regional Extension specialists, uses approved curricula, and may present at school conferences.