Program Associate II - SNAP-Ed. Community Nutrition Outreach - Camden County

Davita Inc.; New Brunswick (NJ); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutgers University is seeking a full-time Program Associate II for the SNAP-Ed Community Nutrition Outreach in Camden County. The successful candidate will provide nutrition education aimed at improving food security and dietary quality among SNAP-eligible residents. This position requires a Bachelor's degree and offers a salary range of $50,065 to $57,574 with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health coverage

Paid leave

Retirement plans

Educational benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health education or related field required.
• Valid driver's license necessary.
• Experience with urban and resource-limited populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nutrition education for SNAP-Ed program.
• Recruit partner agencies and ensure compliance with federal guidelines.
• Document project success and represent the program in community boards.

Skills

Nutrition education

Community health programs

Bilingual in English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in health education, public health, or related field

Nutrition degree, RDN or CHES certification

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

The New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station (NJAES) is part of Rutgers University, providing research, extension, and education programs across New Jersey. The Department of Family & Community Health Sciences (FCHS) promotes healthy lifestyles through outreach in nutrition and wellness, connecting Rutgers University with communities statewide. The successful candidate will deliver nutrition education for the SNAP-Ed program in Camden County, with occasional coverage in neighboring counties.

Posting Summary

Rutgers University seeks a Program Associate II for SNAP-Ed Community Nutrition Outreach in Camden County. Reporting to the Program Associate Supervisor, this role involves providing nutrition education to SNAP-eligible residents, aiming to improve food security, dietary quality, physical activity, and food safety behaviors. Key duties include recruiting partner agencies, ensuring compliance with federal guidelines, documenting project success, and representing the program in community boards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health education, public health, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Completion of Rutgers Youth Protection and Serv Safe Food Handler Training.
• Preferred: Nutrition degree, RDN or CHES certification, bilingual in English/Spanish, experience with community health programs, working with urban and resource-limited populations.

Additional Details

• Salary Range: $50,065 - $57,574, with potential adjustments based on experience and department funding.
• Benefits include health coverage, paid leave, retirement plans, educational benefits, and more. For details, visit http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
• Full-time, 37.5 hours/week, day shift, with potential for hybrid work arrangements.
• Position open until filled; posted on 06/12/2025.

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