Nutrition Program Associate - Christian

Overview

University of Missouri (MU) Office of Extension and Engagement - Health and Human Sciences Department. The MU Extension and Engagement mission is to improve lives, communities, and economies by producing relevant, reliable, and responsive educational strategies throughout Missouri. MU Extension collaborates with researchers and community leaders to develop and deliver programs addressing Missourians’ needs, including educational attainment, environmental concerns, community, economic, business and workforce development, global food systems, and health systems.

Health and Human Sciences Extension programs promote optimal well-being of individuals, families, and communities.

Location:

Coverage of Christian, Webster, Wright, and Douglas Counties - Ozark, MO.

This position will teach basic nutrition, health, physical activity, food resource management, food safety, and food security concepts to Missourians. The role may present at conferences for school districts and will co-teach programs with a Regional Specialist to audiences that qualify according to program guidance, as requested.

MU

Title:

Educational Program Associate III

Location: Coverage of Christian, Webster, Wright, and Douglas Counties - Ozark, MO

• Provide educational programs to youth and adults.
• Utilize approved curricula.
• Select appropriate activities for specific audience from the approved curriculum.
• Collaborate with Regional Extension specialists and community agencies who serve limited resource audiences to develop educational opportunities as well as implement policy, systems and environmental (PSE) initiatives.
• Serve on local school wellness committees, as needed.
• Submit reporting and evaluation in a timely fashion.
• Assist individuals in completing SNAP applications.
• Ability to travel and to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends is required to fulfill assigned responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

As with all positions, involvement with other duties and responsibilities may be expected in order to support the mission and purpose of MU Extension.

Administrative supervision is received from the FNEP Associate Director.

Exhibit a high personal standard of excellence, be an effective team player, and demonstrate civility and respect for all. Engage stakeholders and learners, maintain positive interpersonal relationships, and exhibit effective written and oral communication skills. Operate with minimal guidance and be a self-directed learner who is flexible and adaptable to changing environments.

The University of Missouri, also known as Mizzou and MU, is the Flagship University of the four-campus University of Missouri system. It is the state s land-grant university and one of the most comprehensive universities in the United States. MU Extension programs are located on all four campuses and in 114 counties and St. Louis city.

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m. Ability to travel and to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends, is required to fulfill assigned responsibilities.

An associate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 6 months of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

• Associate Degree or sixty (60) hours college credit, with an emphasis in Nutrition, Education, Human Development, Social Work, Consumer & Family Sciences, Public Health, or Communication at time of appointment.
• Relevant work experience in Nutrition, Education, Human Development, Social Work, Consumer & Family Sciences, Public Health, or Communication can be substituted at a rate of one (1) year experience is equivalent to five (5) college credits—up to a maximum of ten (10) years. An additional nine (9) to ten (10) college credits will be required.
• Community Health Worker Certification.

Salary Range: $17.25 - $18.00 per hour

Grade: GGS-007

University

Title:

Educational Program Associate III

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This position is eligible for University benefits. Benefits include medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, disability coverage, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For more information, visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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