Urban SNAP Ed Educator- Madison County, Huntsville, AL

Salary : $36,000.00 Annually

Location : Normal

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 202300318

Department : Cooperative Extension

Opening Date : 06 / 12 / 2024

Description

Summary :

The Urban SNAP-Ed Educator is responsible for conducting nutrition education programs with limited-resource individuals who reside in urban communities. Late afternoon, night, and weekend work with participants may be required. The Urban SNAP-Ed Educator receives initial and continuous training; follows the Urban SNAP-Ed policies, guidelines and approved curriculums with designated participants; maintains records; provides appropriate reports; and follows established guidelines as required by Alabama A&M University, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, the state of Alabama and the USDA's Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES). Continuation of employment is based on program needs and availability of funding.

Examples of Duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Works cooperatively with the supervising Regional SNAP-Ed Educator (RSEE) and USNAP-Ed state staff in planning and implementing activities toward the designated program objectives.
• Maintains a working knowledge of situational data of the Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) as it relates to the health and nutrition needs of limited-resource families and individuals.
• Recruits, plans, and conducts USNAP-Ed classes in the designated MSAs.
• Participates in training programs offered by Urban Affairs' Urban SNAP-Ed staff :
• Basic orientation
• Monthly and / or quarterly staff conferences
• Scheduled conferences with the supervising RSEE, the Urban SNAP-Ed Project Manager, and staff for the purpose of enhancing program delivery and other related issues
• Approved training and meetings
• Disseminate current science-based nutrition information from approved USNAP-Ed curriculums and SNAP eligibility requirements to the targeted audiences.
• Utilizes approved curricula and nutrition education resources in program delivery to meet the needs of families and individuals.
• Administers Pre, Post, and Delayed Post Assessments to participants and maintains accurate and up-to-date records of assessments. Submits assessments and supporting documents to the Urban SNAP-Ed Program Coordinator following USNAP-Ed policy.
• Plans and provides an accurate monthly itinerary to the supervising RSEE and Program Coordinator by the third of each month. Changes to the itinerary can be listed in an email as needed.
• Maintains daily, weekly, and / or monthly logs of hours worked, a summary of job duties performed, and provides a monthly Urban SNAP-Ed programmatic activity summary to the Urban Affairs (AAMU) by the third of each month.
• Adheres to annual budget allotments for food, supplies, and travel. Maintains current and accurate expense records to ensure budget allotments are not exceeded. Purchases allowable items only.
• Completes all necessary Urban SNAP-Ed reports in a timely manner following USNAP-Ed policy.
• Up to 80% Travel within assigned county and served counties with possible regional travel within the state of Alabama.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Position Requirements (including years of experience, certifications, licenses, etc.) :

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

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Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

Do you have experience in customer service or community outreach or other related experience?

Do you have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license?

Do you have a demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate activities and maintain accurate records?

Required Question

Salary : $36,000