Community Nutrition Educator

Fort Defiance
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504, USA

Closing Date: September 21, 2026 @ 4:00 P.M. (MST)

Salary Range: $23.52 - $28.69/hour

APPLICANT MUST HAVE A VALID, UNRESTRICTED INSURABLE DRIVERS LICENSE

RESUMES AND REFERENCES ARE REQUIRED

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans and executes nutrition education programs for the department, the community, school systems, tribal and other organizations.
• Designs nutrition education services by researching, developing, writing, and updating methods, and guidelines.
• Prepares manuals, visual aids, course outlines, and other materials used in teaching program participants.
• Conducts presentations and trainings using the latest research on nutrition – related subjects; introducing new nutrition programs and services.
• Communicates effectively to diverse individuals and groups using appropriate methods and strategies in communication, education, and social marketing in culturally, socially, and developmentally appropriate applications.
• Plans effective nutrition related health promotion and chronic disease prevention programs and collaboratively developing program goals, measurable objectives, and implementation and evaluation plans.
• Works collaboratively to implement program plans and market program, monitor effectiveness, identify issues and adjust objectives and activities as necessary to meet the program goals.
• Adheres to HIPPA, Privacy Act and corporate policy requirements when dealing with all patient records or any PHI.
• Develops, coordinates and conducts exercise, nutrition, gardening basics, culinary skills, food safety, cooking classes and other related activities, with emphasis on evidence‑based healthful eating and exercise information.
• Develops, implements, and markets nutrition education services and programs to worksites, organizations, and community.
• Manages an accountability system for exercise equipment; nutrition supplies; and data generated from day to day activities, such as attendance and referrals.
• Fosters partnerships with schools, FDIHB departments and other Navajo Nation programs and businesses.
• Monitors issues and trends relevant to childhood obesity prevention; diabetes; weight management; food budgeting; cooking easy recipes; culinary skills, food safety, and other relevant topics.
• Understands demographics of customer base and tailors nutrition and health messages to satisfy customer needs and interests.
• Serves as a role model with promotion and participation in health and wellness activities sponsored by the Division of Healthy Living & Outreach and its partners.
• Provides evidence‑based teachings.
• Oversees the development and implementation of Program Evaluation. Improves quality results by studying, evaluating, and re‑designing processes; implementing changes.
• Develops and implements an individualized portfolio plan for professional growth and development including participation in professional organizations and activities workshops, seminars, and staff development programs.
• Continuously improves skills in writing, presentation, public speaking, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Provides support to other Healthy Living & Outreach programs and other collaborative programs with activities such as health screenings, health fairs, and other community events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MANDATORY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Four (4) years of direct work experience or completion of four (4) years (cumulative 120 credit hours) post‑secondary education in related field of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Education: Associate’s degree in related field of Food and Nutrition, Dietetics, Health and Wellness, or Public Health.

Ability to obtain Food Handlers certification by start of employment.

NAVAJO/INDIAN PREFERENCE

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