Nutrition Educator - Greenville, SC at Clemson University in Greenville, South Carolina

Job Description:

Clemson University



Job ID:109272

Location:Greenville Extension Office

Full/Part Time:Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:Temporary - Time Limited

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the EFNEP Regional Coordinator, provides intensive nutrition education (in groups or one-on -one) to limited resource audiences (Adult & Youth). Recruits, organizes and trains volunteers in support service role. Works with State EFEP Management Team and other Administrators in the Division to implement and improve the program. Mentors junior Nutrition Educators in program delivery and reporting requirements. Other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

30% - Essential - Implements nutrition education plans to achieve program goals and meet participants' needs. Utilizes approved EFNEP Curricula, support materials, food preparation/demonstrations, and priority lessons to educate participants and adapts lesson materials to meet participants' needs. Teach food/nutrition education lessons to participants accurately and in an effective and interesting manner. Evaluates progress of participants by conducting pre- and post- surveys related to behavior changes in four core areas, 24-hour recalls (adults); represents Clemson University in a positive manner that reflects the goals/mission of the University and CES; maintains compliance and safety with all facilities in required areas.

30% - Essential - Recruits and enrolls eligible clients with limited resources through one-on-one contact, word-of-mouth, presentation and referrals from agencies and organizations, Schools and different other community settings. Maintains an annual case-load and follows established guidelines as required by the program and USDA/NIFA. Takes and processes program requests: identifies the needs, interests, and abilities of clients and provides nutrition education program based upon the need of the participants.

20% - Essential - Maintains extensive record keeping as needed by the program and as assigned by the EFNEP Regional Coordinator. Submit all records and reports to Regional Coordinator and Data Manager in a timely manner. Submit expense reports in Concur and time and leave in Kronos in a timely manner.

10% - Essential - Establishes and maintains a network with personnel from other agencies and organizations to provide nutrition education to individuals and groups of children, youth, and/or adults with limited resources. Recruits, trains, and utilizes community volunteers in a support service role in program delivery. Maintain chain of command to communicates directly with EFNEP Regional Coordinator both verbal and written.

10% - Essential - Participates in EFNEP, Nutrition, or Extension sponsored orientations, meetings, and training sessions as assigned by the Regional Coordinator & Program Team Director.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education: High School or Equivalent - Relevant program experience.
Work Experience: 1+ years -related to Nutrition, health and/or any type of teaching.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Education: 1st Associate's Degree - Nutrition & Health and/or any other related field
Licenses: Drivers License Class D normal

RESPONSIBILITIES:

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Fundamental Job Knowledge - Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Supervisory Duties - Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Education: 1st Associate's Degree - Nutrition & Health and/or any other related field
Licenses: Drivers License Class D normal

WORKING CONDITIONS:

25% - Overnight Travel

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours: 37.5

JOB LOCATION:

Greenville, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

October 8, 2024

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.

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