Position DetailsPosition Information Banner Position Number R10393 Position Title Nutrition Educator Classification Title MURC-Other Bus Operations Spec Department Dietetics - RC1920 Job Description Under the supervision of the Program Director, conducts on-site nutrition education programs in the designated school district of West Virginia. Conducts site visits. Prepares materials necessary for execution of programs. Essential Duties:
- Implements lesson plans and evaluation component, which meets the overall goals and objectives of the NEP program.
- Develop professional collaborations with the community stakeholders and partners that serve the SNAP target population, including but not limited to, health fairs, food drives, Smart Lunchroom concept and farming implementations.
- Develop environmental interventions within the designated area geared toward SNAP-Ed eligible audiences.
- Work as part of a team to provide direct education to the designated audiences, specifically for SNAP-Ed program.
- Review, revise and prepare any written or experiential tools needed for execution of the lessons.
- Presents nutrition education workshops in eligible schools.
- Presents nutrition education program to school health teachers, coaches and students.
- Develop effective and contemporary approaches to communicate with audiences and partners. This may include constantly evolving electronic technologies.
- Conducts site visits to schools to review programs with teachers, nurses and athletic directors.
- Adheres to policies and procedures of Marshall University. Maintains confidentiality of Marshall and school records, policies and procedures. Maintains security of all Marshall and school property.
- Maintains excellent working relations with school personnel, and close working relationships with Marshall University staff.
- Participates in conferences and workshops for teachers, nurses and principals.
- Assists with research activities under the direction of the PI/Program Director.
- Comply with all reporting deadlines and requirements (e.g. plans of work, activity and impact reporting, etc.)
- Pursue professional development opportunities to enhance competency in subject matter area.
- Comply with all Marshall University and MURC Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity policies and guidelines in all aspects of Extension work; assist Unit staff with data collection for Affirmative Action, Gender, and Targeted reports.
- Perform other duties that contribute to the mission of Marshall University and MURC programming, as assigned.
- Local, regional, statewide and (limited) national travel required; personal transportation required.
Location MURC - Marshall University Research Corporation Salary Range Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and internal equity.wilRequired Qualifications Education Minimum: BS degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent subjectmatter emphasis from an accredited institution of higher educationRequired: Registered and Licensed Dietitian, Registration Eligible, orcompleting Dietetic Internship prior to hire dateAbility to speak, read and write EnglishExperience
- Volunteer or paid experience related to food and nutrition education
- Volunteer or paid experience with families living with limited economic
- resources
- Group leadership and/or informal teaching experience
- Knowledge of and demonstrative ability to work cooperatively with other
- agencies and other community-based services and organizations
- Residence in geographic area served preferred
- Ability to work in Microsoft Office, such as WORD, Excel, PowerPoint
- and Publisher
Preferred Qualifications Education Preferred: Master's degree related to subject matter emphasis from anaccredited institution of higher education.Experience
- Must provide own transportation to sites served (travel costs will be reimbursed).
- Must have access to personal cell phone and email access at home (stipend allowed).
Posting Detail Information Posting Number MR0743 Open Date 11/11/2024 Close DateOpen Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary