SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educator, Southeast KS
Company: Kansas State University
Location: Independence
Posted on: January 28, 2023
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Job Description:
SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educator, Southeast KS
Department: 3670035110 Extension Nutrition Progrm
Job no: 513971
Employment type: Staff Full Time (Unclassified - Term)
Location: Other
Worksite: On-site requirement
Categories: Health Profession, Nutrition, Extension Agent /
Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences, Food Safety, Food Systems
Pay Grade: 06A
About This Role:
The Extension Nutrition Program, within K-State Research and
Extension, is currently seeking a full-time Nutrition Educator. The
Nutrition Educator serves to meet the Kansas Supplemental Nutrition
Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) mission of empowering
limited-resource Kansans using evidence-based strategies to achieve
healthy lives and reduce health disparities. Specific strategies
include direct education in various settings; community-based
projects to address policy, system or environmental changes; and
public health approaches to help children, families and adults
improve dietary quality and food resource management skills and
increase physical activity. This position reports to the Southeast
Area SNAP-Ed Regional Specialist.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Location:
This position will serve communities in Southeast Kansas. Primary
office location will be in Winfield, KS. Regular travel to various
sites within the Southeast Area is required, along with occasional
overnight travel for trainings (approximately 3-4 times per
year).
Why Join Us:
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed)
is a nutrition education program provided at no cost to Kansas
families with limited resources. Our goal is to provide nutrition
education to individuals and families who receive food assistance
or who are eligible to receive food assistance. In addition, we
promote, implement, and support initiatives for Policy, System, and
Environmental changes to improve dietary quality, prevent obesity,
and increase physical activity. SNAP-Ed is sponsored by the USDA
through a contract with the Kansas Department for Children and
Families (DCF) and implemented by
K-State Research and Extension (KSRE). For more information go to
ksu.edu/ks-snaped/
This position is benefits eligible: health insurance, life
insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance program, paid time
off-vacation, sick and holidays. To learn more visit:
www.k-state.edu/hcs/benefits
We Support Diversity and Inclusion:
Kansas State University embraces diversity and inclusion. The
university actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial
environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students,
and others. The University is dedicated to promoting the Principles
of Community.
What You'll Need to Succeed:
Minimum Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications:
Other Requirements:
How to Apply:
Please submit the following documents:
Screening of Applications Begins:
Screening will begin immediately and continue until the position is
filled.
For more information, please contact Chuckie Hessong at
chuckiehessong@ksu.edu.
Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:
$16.00 - $20.00/hour
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer of
individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and actively
seeks diversity among its employees.
Background Screening Statement:
In connection with your application for employment, Kansas State
University will procure a Background Screen on you as part of the
process of considering your candidacy as an employee.
Advertised: Oct 10, 2022 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled
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