Nutrition Assistant III

EFNEP Educator

Utah State University Extension's Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) is seeking two qualified individuals to work part-time (20 hours per week) Two part-time benefitted positions located in Salt Lake, Davis, Weber or Utah County for the Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP). Training and teaching materials will be provided.

• Teaching nutrition and cooking skills to limited income families and youth.
• Must adhere to the University Travel and Driving Policies. Mileage will be reimbursed.
• Need to be able to work flexible hours throughout the week.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A basic knowledge of nutrition and food preparation
• Job requires willingness to learn, work well with people, keep records and do reports.
• Internet access and some skill with computers and other electronic devices is necessary.
• Must be willing to obtain Food Handler's permit within one month of hire.
• Access to reliable transportation to meet with clients.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"
• Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application
• Three professional references with contact information to be typed at the beginning of the application

** Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

The environment and physical requirements may change depending on the specific function of the work each department performs. Incumbents may be in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoors, in an office space, event space, or public space are protected from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. Incumbents may nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing).

Outdoors, incumbents may not be protected from weather conditions and may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold. Additionally, indoor or outdoor work environments may include being confined or in narrow spaces for periods of time. The incumbent may also be exposed to loud noises or vibrations from equipment, and conditions that may affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation.

Bending, crawling, and crouching may be required. Incumbents may be required to lift, push, and/or pull objects up to 50 pounds and be required to walk and/or stand for long periods of time.

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