SNAP-Ed. Program Associate I, Senior Nutrition Educator - Mercer County

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Nov 22, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	SNAP-Ed. Program Associate I, Senior Nutrition Educator - Mercer County
Job Category	URA-AFT Administrative
Department	SEBS-Family&CommunityHealthSci
Overview	The New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station ( NJAES) is an integral component of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. The experiment station provides a diverse range of research, extension, and education programs that serve the people of New Jersey and the urban, suburban, and rural communities in which they live. Through its Cooperative Extension offices in all 21 New Jersey counties, dedicated 4-H agents, Extension specialists, Family & Community Health Sciences educators, and Agriculture and Natural Resources agents work to serve New Jersey residents in every area of the state. As the health and wellness component of Rutgers Cooperative Extension, the Department of Family & Community Health Sciences ( FCHS) promotes healthy lifestyles and environments for NJ residents and communities with outreach in food, nutrition, and healthy lifestyles. Recognized nationally for its work, FCHS connects Rutgers University and the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station to communities beyond the campus to build healthy families, schools, and communities. Based locally, in each county, FCHS supports efforts to meet the health and wellness challenges facing communities throughout the state through engaged civic learning, volunteerism, service, community-based research, education, and integrated efforts and partnerships. The successful candidate(s) for this position will provide SNAP-Ed outreach and education in Mercer County, with occasional coverage in Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester Counties and oversight of physical activity integration strategies throughout the 4-county region. The position is located in Mercer County.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a SNAP-Ed. Program Associate I, Senior Nutrition Educator - Mercer County for the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences. The goal of the services provided is to help program participants improve their food security; dietary quality; physical activity; and food safety behaviors. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Education ( SNAP-Ed) is a federally funded grant program that supports evidence-based nutrition education and obesity prevention interventions and projects for persons eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ( SNAP) through complementary direct education, multi-level interventions, and community and public health approaches to improve nutrition. Among the key duties of the position are the following: Recruits and works with agencies willing to host SNAP-Ed program(s). Ensures compliance with all federal outreach and budget guidelines regarding all activities that occur within the project. Responsible for various reports designed to document the project's success. Serves as a mentor to PA IIs and takes a lead in identifying and developing opportunities for professional development for the team. Serves on appropriate boards and councils in the community to maintain a strong presence for the program. Serves as a role model for his/her volunteers and always maintains a professional demeanor and confidentiality.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	04
Position Salary	$57,356-$61,750
Annual Minimum Salary	57356.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	71372.00
Annual Maximum Salary	85388.00
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	URA-AFT Administrative
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in health education, public health or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of coordination, writing, and nutrition education promotion/outreach. Also required two years of post-baccalaureate experience.
Certifications/Licenses	Have a valid driver's license.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Bilingual English/Spanish speaking/writing.
Preferred Qualifications	Nutrition degree preferred. RDN or CHES preferred. Experience implementing community health promotion and behavior change programs. Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, and have experience working with diverse groups/clientele. Experience working with limited resource, urban populations.
Equipment Utilized	Highly proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher). Comfortable utilizing appliances and kitchen supplies for cooking and food preparation with hands on nutrition education lessons.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	This position must have the ability to carry program materials and supplies, including audio-visual equipment; ability to arrange set-up of class space (move tables and chairs). The individual must successfully complete Rutgers Youth Protection and Serv Safe Food Handler Training. Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends and able to travel statewide.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST2679
Posting Open Date	11/22/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Off Campus
City	Ewing
State	NJ
Location Details

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