Education & Outreach Assistant - Sulphur, OK, United States - Oklahoma State University

Description

Nutrition Education Assistant

Staff Full-Time

00, Hourly

Monday through Friday, 8am - 4:30pm with 30 minute lunch


Faculty Appt Period:

About Us:

As a part of Oklahoma State University Extension (OSU Extension), the mission of the Community Nutrition Education Programs (CNEP) is to educate and empower limited-resource families and youth to improve nutrition and physical activity behaviors.

CNEP encompasses the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed), known as the Oklahoma Nutrition Education (ONE) program in our state.

Our nutrition lessons focus on diet quality, food safety, physical activity, food security and food resource management. Our Nutrition Education Assistants (NEA's) provide research-based, hands-on learning experiences for families and youth at no cost.


OSU Agriculture:

The position will be housed in either Sulphur or Pauls Valley, OK and is part of the Community Nutrition Education Programs (CNEP) Unit.

This position is funded using a combination of federal and grant dollars with 50% youth/ 50% adult programming emphasis.

This position is responsible for recruiting and teaching basic nutrition, food safety, food budgeting, and physical activity to individuals and/or groups of low-income adults and/or youth eligible to receive SNAP benefits.

It provides community outreach to agencies and organizations in targeted areas to motivate participants to develop healthier eating habits for their families.

Requires travel within assigned county, district, and state. Occasional overnight travel. Travel budget provided.

Continuation of employment is based upon need, performance, and available funding.

Education & Experience

Required:
High School/GED with 1 year of work experience.

Reliable transportation for travel connected with official duties. Reimbursement for official travel. Ability to respond positively to supervision. Previous successful work experience. Interest in learning and then teaching nutrition related information. Prior teaching experiences (formal or informal). Experience working with computers/internet based programs. Ability to conduct educational sessions in Spanish (if applicable).

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students.

The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification.

Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action.

Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions.