Nutrition Educator 1

Louisiana State University; Benton (LA); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement

Medical insurance

Dental & life insurance

Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan

University holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

Educational leave & tuition exemption

Job summary

Louisiana State University is seeking a Nutrition Educator 1 to provide nutrition information and education to program participants in the Bossier Parish area. The position involves teaching classes under close supervision, traveling within the parish, and engaging diverse populations with EPNEP and related programs.

You will assist in preparing educational materials, maintaining records, and collaborating with community partners to recruit participants and deliver nutrition education in local

Qualifications

• No specialized training or experience required.
• Knowledge of the community to include living within the assigned parish is required.
• Must be able to travel within the parish and occasional out-of-parish travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutritional information and education to program participants.
• Teach nutrition education classes and activities in the community.
• Use demonstrations and multimedia tools to engage participants.
• Maintain participant information and records in an electronic system.
• Assist with outreach and enrollment in EFNEP, Healthy Beginnings, SNAP-ED, WIC, and related programs.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Job Posting Title: Nutrition Educator 1 Position Type: Classified Department: LSUAG PL3 - Northwest - Caddo (Ashlynn Ronea Taylor (00266516)) Work Location: Bossier 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: Bossier Parish Extension Office, Benton, 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.

Application Deadline: 9/1/2026 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: August 19, 2026 Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): September 2, 2026

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

Benefits - The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options.

• 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.

Essential Position (Y/N):

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.

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

LSU includes institutions, facilities and programs in each of Louisiana’s 64 parishes, and its campuses stretch the length of the state from New Orleans to Shreveport. Each institution plays a vital role in preparing students to incorporate new knowledge and technologies into their daily lives. LSU researchers across Louisiana are working on developing a wide-range of innovations to improve quality of life by studying issues such as disease management, advance medical treatments, obesity, coastal protection, hurricane preparedness, energy, natural resource management and agriculture, among others. Louisiana’s Flagship University is a land-, sea- and space-grant institution with academic programs in all areas of science, engineering, humanities, arts and social sciences. The University comprises of nine institutions: Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (“LSU”), the premier flagship university for the state, which include the Paul M. Hebert Law Center and the School of Veterinary Medicine Louisiana State University at Alexandria Louisiana State University at Eunice Louisiana State University at Shreveport LSU Health Sciences Center – New Orleans LSU Health Science Center – Shreveport The Health Care Services Division Louisiana State University Agricultural Center Pennington Biomedical Research Center Any other college, university, school, institution, or program now or hereafter under the supervision and management of the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College In implementing its mission, LSU is committed to: Offering a broad array of undergraduate degree programs and extensive graduate research opportunities designed to attract and educate highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students; Employing faculty who are excellent teacher-scholars, nationally competitive in research and creative activities, and who contribute to a world-class knowledge base that is transferable to educational, professional, cultural, and economic enterprises; and Using its extensive resources to solve economic, environmental, and social challenges.

The LSU Agricultural Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.