NUTRITION EDUCATOR 1

State of Louisiana; Benton (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Parental leave

Holidays and Leave

Job summary

The LSU AgCenter's Bossier Parish Extension Office in Benton, LA seeks a Nutrition Educator 1 to educate limited-resource youth and families in nutrition, health, and related programs. You will lead classes, connect to community resources, and collaborate with local agencies to recruit participants.

This grant-funded, probationary appointment requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and basic computer and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to educate and engage the community on nutrition and health topics.
• Ability to connect participants with state and federal program resources.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition and parenting education to limited-resource youth and families.
• Lead outreach focusing on program priorities and recruit participants.
• Collaborate with community agencies to extend EFNEP outreach.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Basic computer skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Listening skills

Transportation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About This Job

The LSU AgCenter focuses on research, extension and teaching to make advancements that will benefit generations. The LSU AgCenter is one of nine campuses of the LSU System. With offices in every parish and research stations across the state, the LSU AgCenter is committed to serving the citizens of Louisiana. That pledge includes our dedication to agriculture and the vital work of providing innovation and support for the food and fiber sector while improving agriculture’s valuable contributions to the state’s economy.

The Bossier Parish Extension Office is hiring a Nutrition Educator 1 to help educate, train, and engage the community on nutritional health and well-being. Our educational efforts span nutrition and health, food safety, backyard gardening, disaster preparedness, storm recovery, youth development, managing insects and natural threats, economic development, resource conservation and so much more. The LSU AgCenter provides individuals, families, businesses, schools, industries and local governments with valuable information aimed at improving economic conditions, general wellness and quality of life. Our faculty members across the state are actively engaged in research that creates solutions for the many aspects of agriculture while serving all residents of Louisiana. For more information on the LSU AgCenter, click here: LSU AgCenter. For more information can be found here: Bossier Parish.

Minimum Qualifications

No specialized training or experience required.

Job Duties

The Nutrition Educator position provides nutrition and parenting education to limited-resource youth and families in a variety of settings within their assigned areas/parish. The educator should understand and connect to community resources through collaborations with community agencies and programs for recruiting and assisting program participants. The individual is responsible for conducting educational outreach focusing on state and federal program priorities to designated target audiences.

Position-Specific Details

• 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.
• Appointment Type: probational
• Upon successful score of the Nutrition Educator Exam, eligible for promotion to Nutrition Educator 2.
• This is a grant funded position.
• Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
• Location: Bossier Parish Extension Office, Benton, La.
• This position is not eligible for remote employment.

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. Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:

Insurance Coverage

More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave

Up to six weeks paid parental leave

Holidays and Leave

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement

State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others