NUTRITION EDUCATOR 1

Lsu-Agricultural-Center; Benton (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The LSU AgCenter is seeking a Nutrition Educator 1 to educate, train, and engage the community on nutritional health within the Benton area of Bossier Parish.

The role involves delivering nutrition education, collaborating with local organizations, and traveling within the parish to reach diverse populations. A high school diploma is required; a valid driver’s license is also necessary. The position is grant-funded and not remote.

Qualifications

• Requires strong communication skills and ability to engage diverse communities.
• Ability to work with community agencies to recruit and educate participants.
• Willingness to travel daily within assigned parish and occasional out of parish.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends for nutrition education classes.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition and parenting education to limited-resource youth and families.
• Conduct educational outreach aligned with state and federal program priorities.
• Collaborate with community partners to extend EFNEP outreach and recruit participants.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Public speaking

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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.

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.

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. More information can be found here: Bossier Parish.

No specialized training or experience required.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

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.