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Cornell Cooperative Extension SNAP-Ed Nutritionist - Ithaca, NY in Ithaca, New York
Position Summary
The Subject Educator I (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention, or SNAP-Ed, Nutritionist) is primarily responsible for the delivery and implementation of established public education programming to improve healthy food and lifestyle choices among SNAP-eligible families and individuals encompassing all age groups. Their geographical area of work is throughout the SNAP-Ed New York Southern Finger Lakes Region, with a specific focus on Tompkins County. As part of the federally grant funded SNAP-Ed New York program, this position works closely with other members of the Southern Finger Lakes regional team to meet the program goals, including assisting the Tompkins Nutrition Director and the Project Director with program development, evaluation, management, and marketing. Specific focus on implementing nutrition education and reaching target population through various forms of programming, including, but not limited to: in-person workshops, digital education in the form of virtual lessons, and other electronic methods, as assigned.
Applicant Message:
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and list of 3 references (at least 2 previous employers) as one document when applying. All candidates who are current employees of CCE Tompkins must apply as internal applicants. Please note that changes cannot be made to an application once it is submitted. For more information about how to apply, pay rate, review process and benefits, please see the message at the bottom of this posting.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in Nutrition, Public Health or Health Education, or appropriate to the responsibilities of the position and a minimum of one (1) year related work or volunteer experience in related professional work.
Experience relevant to the role of the position.
Ability to present effective and relevant educational lessons to target audiences in group settings, and work with diverse audiences of all ages.
Ability and desire to work with diverse populations.
Must be able to purchase and prepare foods for programming, utilizing business expense account and pragmatic use of resources.
Must be able to review and follow recipes and assure compliance to federal and state guidelines.
Ability to transport materials to multiple program sites throughout Tompkins Counties
Ability to work independently and to effectively participate in professional team efforts.
Basic computer and word processing skills.
Ability to read and write in English.
Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
Ability to meet acceptable background check standards, if required.
Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in Nutrition, Public Health or Health Education, or appropriate to the responsibilities of the position and a minimum of one (1) year related work or volunteer experience in related professional work.
Experience relevant to the role of the position.
Ability to present effective and relevant educational lessons to target audiences in group settings, and work with diverse audiences of all ages.
Ability and desire to work with diverse populations.
Must be able to purchase and prepare foods for programming, utilizing business expense account and pragmatic use of resources.
Must be able to review and follow recipes and assure compliance to federal and state guidelines.
Ability to transport materials to multiple program sites throughout Tompkins Counties
Ability to work independently and to effectively participate in professional team efforts.
Basic computer and word processing skills.
Ability to read and write in English.
Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
Ability to meet acceptable background check standards, if required.
Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate
Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
Program Responsibilities:
Program Delivery - 75%
Assist supervisor to deliver creative educational programs, based on existing materials, to impact audiences through a variety of delivery methods.
Deliver program/lessons to individual/family homes and/or groups at various locations, requiring the transportation of program materials and oneself to the locations.
Utilize existing program materials and educational framework to implement teaching of the targeted number of adult and youth participants in the nutrition program.
Extend existing subject matter resources to the staff, program participants and other groups, as they are identified.
Implement programs that address audience needs and that consider the diversity of the community.
Serve as subject-matter resource to the staff and clientele and other groups, as they are identified.
Inform participants of other Extension programs, community agencies, and services as part of program delivery.
Represent CCE to the public, community leaders, government officials and Cornell University in a professional manner as part of program delivery efforts.
Program Evaluation - 10%
Interact with program participants, advisory committees, Cornell program specialists and faculty, and county and community leaders to obtain evaluation data for programs.
Implement evaluation tools as designed.
Communicate program evaluation results and finding to Project Director (Steuben).
Assist Project Director (Steuben) in evaluation data analysis and assist in making recommendations to strengthening and improving programs.
Administrative Responsibilities:
Direction - 5%
Provide input to Project Director (Steuben) to assist in planning the delivery of established educational program goals.
Provide input to Project Director (Steuben) for planning the nutrition program budget.
Coordination/Operation - 5%
Complete necessary written documentation as required by programs and funders
Submit program-related expense receipts for recording.
Assist Project Director (Steuben) in program coordination activities based on knowledge of Tompkins County, as assigned.
Maintain extreme confidentiality of information regarding all program participants.
Maintain record of class participants, complete pre-determined reports, and accurately collect and prepare paperwork as required for all parts of the program delivery and evaluation processes.
Assist in utilizing effective marketing strategies in the promotion of SNAP programming efforts to include, but not limited to: print media, news media, social media, multi-media efforts and the environmental change initiative in collaboration with other nutritionists.
Professional Improvement and Other Duties as Assigned - 5%
Aware of, and adheres to, established Cornell Cooperative Extension policies and procedures, including Staff Skills for Success.
In cooperation with the supervisor, develop a professional development plan as a means to increase competencies relative to position accountabilities and to address changes in programming and association priorities.
Pursue professional growth through expanding personal knowledge of the total organization and through updating techniques and technical skills relating to the position.
May be required to attend professional development opportunities.
Participate in required orientation programs and attend in-services as necessary to stay current and involved in relation to facility responsibilities.
Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension including but not limited to attendance at staff meetings, timely reporting of expenses, working with other staff, general marketing of Extension programs and other duties as assigned.
Health and Safety - Applied to all duties and functions.
Support the association to maintain a safe working environment.
Be familiar and strive to follow any applicable federal, state, local regulations, association health and safety policy/procedure/requirement and standard.
Act proactively to prevent accidents/injuries and communicate hazards to supervisors when identified.
EEO/EPO and Policy - Applied to all duties and functions.
Appreciate and embrace diversity in all interactions with clientele, staff, volunteers and the public.
Assist the Cornell Cooperative Extension system in reaching out to diverse audiences.
Aware of, and adheres to, established Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Tompkins County policies and procedures.
Contribute to the overall success of the organization by performing all assigned duties in a professional, timely and accurate manner.
Benefits:
Excellent benefits, based on eligibility, including:
Vacation, Sick and Personal time
Paid Holidays
NYS Health Insurance Program (including Dental Insurance)
NYS Retirement
Long-term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Tax Deferred Annuity
Voluntary Flexible Spending Accounts
Voluntary Group Universal Life Insurance
Voluntary Personal Accidental Insurance
Voluntary Legal Plan Insurance
Voluntary Long Term Care Insurance
Voluntary Auto and Homeowner’s Insurance
Voluntary Pet Insurance
Voluntary New York’s College Savings Program
Vision Access Program
Employee Assistance Program
How To Apply: Applicants (including current employees of other Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations other than Tompkins) must apply online through the APPLY button in this job posting. Current employees of the Cornell Cooperative Extension Association indicated in this job posting are considered internal applicants and must apply online through their Workday account which may be accessed here: http://workday.cornell.edu/
Please consider indicating in your application all information you feel would be helpful for selection committee members to know. Once the application is submitted you will NOT be able to change your submission or add attachments. Be sure that you have followed all directions and requirements listed in the job posting.
The Association may make reasonable accommodations to enable applicants to participate in the hiring process and employees to perform the essential functions of their job. If you require an accommodation so you may participate in the selection process you are encouraged to contact Cornell Cooperative Extension Administrative Systems at (607) 255-6120, or via email at: cce.recruitment@cornell.edu.
Job Title:
Association Subject Educator I
Level:
004
Pay Rate Type:
Hourly
Company:
Contract College
Contact Name:
Sherrhonda Daniels
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