Rutgers University
SNAP-Ed. Program Associate I, Senior Nutrition Educator - Mercer County
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, us, 08933
Position Details
Recruitment/Posting Title:
SNAP-Ed. Program Associate I, Senior Nutrition Educator - Mercer County Job Category:
URA-AFT Administrative Department:
SEBS-Family & Community Health Sci 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. 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. 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. Key Duties: 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 Position Salary:
$57,356-$61,750 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. Posting Details
Posting Number:
24ST2679 Posting Open Date:
11/22/2024 Regional Campus:
Rutgers University-New Brunswick City:
Ewing State:
NJ Pre-employment Screenings:
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements:
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law.
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Recruitment/Posting Title:
SNAP-Ed. Program Associate I, Senior Nutrition Educator - Mercer County Job Category:
URA-AFT Administrative Department:
SEBS-Family & Community Health Sci 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. 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. 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. Key Duties: 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 Position Salary:
$57,356-$61,750 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. Posting Details
Posting Number:
24ST2679 Posting Open Date:
11/22/2024 Regional Campus:
Rutgers University-New Brunswick City:
Ewing State:
NJ Pre-employment Screenings:
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements:
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law.
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