| POSITION TITLE: |
Nutrition Education Assistant, EFNEP (Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program) |
| DEPARTMENT: |
NDSU Extension Service - Fort Berthold
(Office headquarters will be at the NDSU Extension Service located in New Town, ND) |
| SALARY: |
$22,318/year (12 months; 40 hrs per week)
(Contingent on availability of Federal Funds) |
| SCREENING DATE: |
Open until filled |
| DESCRIPTION: |
The Nutrition Education Assistant, EFNEP will work collaboratively with a team of extension professionals and other agencies and organizations to provide direct teaching with adults and youth in food and nutrition and nutrition-related subject matter. The position targets limited income families with young children in the household.
This position includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
- Conduct lessons on nutrition, food safety and food purchasing
- Recruit and enroll limited resource families with young children
- Teach food and nutrition related subject matter to youth from limited resource households
- Identify food and nutrition related needs of program participants and coordinate educational experiences to meet those needs
- Evaluate participants' progress
- Maintain and submit accurate EFNEP records on a timely basis
- Encourage families to utilize assistance provided through community services and federal food assistance programs
- Cooperate with other extension staff members in developing linkages with EFNEP to other extension programs and government agencies
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MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS: |
- High school diploma or GED
- Evidence of course work, professional development, or work experience related to the position responsibilities
- Evidence of understanding families living on limited resources
- Demonstrated communication skills - interpersonal, oral, written and listening
- Evidence of experience keeping accurate and complete records
- Demonstrated experience in organizing work and working independently
- Basic computer skills
- Personal vehicle for regular use, valid driver's
license and auto insurance
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PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS:
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- Bachelor's degree in family and consumer science, food and nutrition, dietetics, education or closely related discipline
- Related work experience in food and nutrition education
- Demonstrated work or volunteer experience with limited resource families
- Leadership and/or teaching experience
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| TO APPLY: |
All interested persons should submit a standard
NDSU application form to the Office of Human Resources or Job
Service by the close of business on the screening date. Applications
may be sent to North Dakota State University, Office of Human
Resources, PO Box 5345 - University Station, Old Main 205, Fargo,
ND 58105. NOTE: Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the screening date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability. |
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The NDSU Extension Service extends education to North Dakota residents of all ages and walks of life through its county offices, research extension centers and the main campus of North Dakota State University. Extension's purpose is to create learning partnerships that help adults and youth enhance their lives and communities. Special emphasis is placed on strengthening agriculture and developing the potential of youth, adults and communities. Efforts are funded by county, state and federal government. Information about the county or department this position is a part of may be found at this address on the World Wide Web: http://www.ag.ndsu.nodak.edu/jobs.htm. North Dakota State University is an equal opportunity institution. |
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