Nutrition Program Associate - Phelps County

Patterson; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 23,419 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

University benefits

Job summary

University of Missouri System is seeking an Educational Program Associate III to teach basic nutrition, food safety, and physical activity concepts to low-income Missourians in Rolla, MO. The role may include training for daycare providers and Head Start teachers, and presenting at conferences for school districts.

The position requires an Associate degree or equivalent with at least 6 months of experience; preferred candidates hold nutrition-focused coursework and related fields.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with at least 6 months of experience.
• Preferred: Associate degree or 60 hours college credit with emphasis in Nutrition, Education, Human Development, Social Work, Public Health, or Communication at time of appointment.
• Experience substitutions: 1 year experience = five college credits, up to ten years (additional nine to ten college credits required).

Responsibilities

• Teach basic nutrition, food safety, and physical activity concepts to low-income Missourians.
• Provide training for daycare providers and Head Start teachers.
• Present at conferences for low-income school districts.
• Co-teach programs with Regional Specialist as requested.
• Assist eligible individuals in completing SNAP applications.
• Submit reporting and evaluation in a timely fashion.
• Develop educational opportunities and implement PSE initiatives with community agencies.
• Serve on local school wellness committees.
• Conduct activities in accordance with Civil Rights Acts and ADA.

Education

Associate degree

Nutrition emphasis

60 college credit hours

Job description

Job Title

Educational Program Associate III

Location

Phelps County - Rolla, MO

Position Summary

This position will teach basic nutrition, food safety, and physical activity concepts to low-income Missourians, including youth and adults. The associate may also provide training for daycare providers, Head Start teachers, and present at conferences for low-income school districts, and co‑teach programs with a Regional Specialist as requested.

Essential Duties

• Provide educational programs to youth and adults (at least 60% of the position).
• Utilize approved curricula.
• Select appropriate activities from the approved curriculum for specific audiences.
• Work closely with community agencies serving limited‑resource audiences to develop educational opportunities and implement policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) initiatives alongside regional Extension specialists.
• Serve on local school wellness committees, as needed.
• Submit reporting and evaluation in a timely fashion.
• Assist eligible individuals in completing SNAP applications.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Conduct all activities in accordance with the Civil Rights Acts, TitleIX, Rehabilitation, Americans with Disabilities Act, and local, state and regional affirmative action plans.

Shift and Travel

Monday through Friday, 8:00a.m.–5:00p.m. Ability to travel and to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends, is required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 6months of experience.
• Preferred: Associate degree or sixty (60) hours college credit with emphasis in Nutrition, Education, Human Development, Social Work, Consumer & Family Sciences, Public Health, or Communication at time of appointment.
• Relevant work experience in the above fields may be substituted at a rate of one year experience = five college credits, up to a maximum of ten years (additional nine to ten college credits required).

Compensation

Salary Range: $17.00–$18.00 per hour, commensurate with education and experience.

Grade: GGS‑007, Title: Educational Program AssociateIII.

Benefits

The position is eligible for University benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all UM System campuses.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations.

For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo. To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573‑884‑7278.