Educator, Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program-EFNEP (Adams, Amite, & Wilkinson)
- Employer
- Alcorn State University
- Location
- Lorman, Mississippi, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Aug 28, 2024
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Health Sciences, Nutrition, Agriculture & Animal Sciences, Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Food Services Management
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Educator, Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program-EFNEP (Adams, Amite, & Wilkinson)
FLSA Status
Exempt
Posted Salary Range
Commensurate with experience
Employment Status
Full Time
Department
College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences
Job Summary
The Nutrition Educator is required to recruit participants for classes and Market the EFNEP Program in the county. Adult lessons are taught in a series of lessons using curriculums the focus on the following topics: nutrition, food preparation, food safety, meal management and physical activity. Youth lessons ae focused on eating healthy and increasing physical activity. Also required is collecting evaluations and regular reporting to the Program Specialist. The EFNEP Educator works with the guidance of the MSU Nutrition Education Assistant Director.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
n/a
Physical Requirements
Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas
No
Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 pounds
Occasionally
Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds
Not Required
Medium Work - Exerting 20-50 pounds
Not Required
Heavy Work - Exerting 50-100 pounds
Not Required
Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds
Not Required
Travel
Occasionally
Extended Work Hours
Occasionally
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S1058
Number of Vacancies
1
Location
Lorman
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
08/28/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled
No
EEO Statement
Alcorn State University
Equal Employment Opportunity and Notice of Non-Discrimination
Alcorn State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Alcorn State University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
Advertising Summary
Excellent Benefits Package
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Position Information
Job Title
Educator, Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program-EFNEP (Adams, Amite, & Wilkinson)
FLSA Status
Exempt
Posted Salary Range
Commensurate with experience
Employment Status
Full Time
Department
College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences
Job Summary
The Nutrition Educator is required to recruit participants for classes and Market the EFNEP Program in the county. Adult lessons are taught in a series of lessons using curriculums the focus on the following topics: nutrition, food preparation, food safety, meal management and physical activity. Youth lessons ae focused on eating healthy and increasing physical activity. Also required is collecting evaluations and regular reporting to the Program Specialist. The EFNEP Educator works with the guidance of the MSU Nutrition Education Assistant Director.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Expected to organize and follow lesson plans to engage audiences through innovative educational methods such as videos, mobile apps, and electronic publications in addition to traditional publications, visual aids and in person presentations to implement and evaluate nutrition educations programs that focus on nutrition, food safety handling practices, food shopping skills and active lifestyles in the Adams, Amite and Wilkinson County areas.
- Demonstrate written and oral communication skills to effectively deliver educational programs, events, and activities.
- Demonstrate knowledge in operation of computers e.g., Microsoft, EXCEL, PowerPoint, email, and internet.
- Demonstrate adequate understanding of subject matter and provide research-based information.
- Organize work and use of effective teaching tools such as recipes and demonstrations for adults. Support and adhere to Extension diversity of EEO /AA guidelines and procedures.
- Participate in relevant conferences and in-service training on nutrition topics to improve knowledge and skills.
- Other Duties as Assigned.
- Recruit and enroll homemakers that reflect racial statics of targeted counties.
- Individualize, organize, and follow lesson plans using designated teaching techniques and visual aids.
- Implement programs utilizing appropriate delivery methods, teaching techniques and resources to accomplish EFNEP goals in reaching targeted audiences.
- Review and evaluate program content, methods, and activities with the EFNEP Coordinator according to targeted audience usability for program implementation.
- Work as an effective team member with EFNEP Coordinator, Specialists, and F&CS Educators to enhance program implementation in nutrition, health, and fitness to maintain and enhance positive working relationships.
- Collaborate with area educators and specialists to seek information to enhance program quality and facilitate continuity in nutrition and health program area.
- Collaborate and establish an effective working relationship with nutrition and health related agencies and organizations to enhance program effectiveness.
- Network and cooperate with specialists to implement educational programs, events, and activities.
- Evaluate EFNEP programs, events, and activities according to EFNEP National Evaluation System and Extension’s reporting and accountability system.
- Prepare quarterly reports and success stories.
- High School diploma or GED
- Three (3) or more years of experience in food preparation and nutrition is required.
- Must possess reliable transportation and a valid driver’s
license to be able to travel year-round to conduct educational
programs, events, and activities.
- Must live in the county of service provision (Adams, Amite and Wilkinson Counties).
n/a
Physical Requirements
Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas
No
Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 pounds
Occasionally
Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds
Not Required
Medium Work - Exerting 20-50 pounds
Not Required
Heavy Work - Exerting 50-100 pounds
Not Required
Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds
Not Required
Travel
Occasionally
Extended Work Hours
Occasionally
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S1058
Number of Vacancies
1
Location
Lorman
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
08/28/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled
No
EEO Statement
Alcorn State University
Equal Employment Opportunity and Notice of Non-Discrimination
Alcorn State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Alcorn State University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
Advertising Summary
Excellent Benefits Package
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Letter of Recommendation (Professional)
- Letter of Recommendation (Personal)
- Letter of Recommendation (Professional or Personal)
Company
A great educational choice, Alcorn State University in Mississippi is a place of purpose, history, and discovery, and the nation's oldest, land-grant HBCU
Company info
- Website
- http://www.alcorn.edu/
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