Nutrition Education & Community Wellness Educator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Educational fee discounts

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Job summary

University of Missouri (MU) Office of Extension and Engagement – Health and Human Sciences is seeking an Educational Program Associate III to cover Grundy, Harrison, Mercer and Daviess counties in Trenton, MO. The role will teach basic nutrition, health, physical activity, food resource management, food safety and food security concepts to Missourians and may present at conferences for school districts.

The position collaborates with Regional Extension specialists to develop and deliver

Qualifications

• An Associate's degree or equivalent; and at least 6 months of experience to acquire comparable knowledge.
• Preferred: A focus in nutrition, education, public health, or related fields.
• Community Health Worker Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational programs to youth and adults.
• Utilize approved curricula.
• Select appropriate activities for specific audience.
• Collaborate with Regional Extension specialists and community agencies who serve limited resource audiences to develop educational opportunities and implement policy, systems and environment (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.

Education

Associate's degree

60 college credits

Community Health Worker Certification

Job description

University of Missouri (MU) Office of Extension and Engagement – Health and Human Sciences is seeking an Educational Program Associate III to cover Grundy, Harrison, Mercer and Daviess counties in Trenton, MO. The role will teach basic nutrition, health, physical activity, food resource management, food safety and food security concepts to Missourians and may present at conferences for school districts.

The position collaborates with Regional Extension specialists to develop and deliver