AgCenter Nutrition Educator

Job Details

Job Posting

Title:

AgCenter Nutrition Educator 1 Position Type:
Classified Department: LSUAG PL4
- Southeast
- Parish
- East Baton Rouge - EFNEP (Vadel Yvette Shivers ))

Work Location:

0101

E. Baton Rouge Parish Extension Office Pay Grade:
Classified Medical

Job Description:

164500 NUTRITION EDUCATOR 1 SS406 $ 25,979 - $46,800 Creation Date: 10/22/1999 Change Date: 01/01/2025

Posting Date:
August 26, 2026

Final date to receive applications: 9/8/2026 or until suitable candidate is identified.

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
September 9, 2026

• Learns to provide instruction to program participants through games, multi-media, demonstrations, etc.
• Provides brochures and other information relative to the assigned program.
• Teaches, under close supervision, proper methods of food preparation and storage consistent with food safety standards.
• Food preparation methods may be specific to a certain population depending on the program, such as breastfeeding techniques and baby formula.
• Assists in conducting outreach and related activities for an assigned nutritional program, such as EFNEP, Healthy Beginnings, SNAP-ED, WIC, etc.
• Prepares bulletin boards and distributes information at health units, universities, etc.
• Provides program information to community partners and forms relationships to recruit program participants and volunteers.
• Takes basic measurements of program participants to track nutritional and health goals.
• May also assist in teaching classes on parenting, money management, and other topics as relative to the program.
• May accompany higher-level educators on home visits and/or to vendor locations.
• Becomes familiar with the assigned program and screens potential participants for program eligibility.
• Provides basic information about the program such as program guidelines, use of EBT cards, nutrition education, etc.
• Maintains program participant information and records in an electronic system.
• Learns to use the system to schedule appointments, load EBT cards, print resources for participants, etc.
• Assists on site visits by documenting stock levels and product pricing.
• Maintains supplies for educational purposes, such as visual aids and cooking demonstrations.
• Documents lessons, such as resources used and participation counts.
• May assist in preparing state and federal reports.
• May make referrals to other assistance programs as needed.
• 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 have and 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.
• Knowledge of the community to include living within the assigned parish (currently or previously) is required.
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the work experience section of the application.
• Please list all work experience.
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
• No Civil Service test score required.

• Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some childcare and medical expenses), university holidays (14 per year), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System.
• Benefits
  - The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options.
• Background Check
  - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre‑employment background check.

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.

The LSU Agricultural Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.