What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nutrition Educator position at Cornell Cooperative Extension?
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County, located in Jamestown, NY has an opening for a full-time Nutrition Educator.
The Nutrition Educator will primarily be responsible for delivery of nutrition counseling services and public education programming to improve healthy food and lifestyle choices among families and individuals encompassing all age groups throughout eligible county residents.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Job Title:
Association Subject Educator II
The Nutrition Educator will primarily be responsible for delivery of nutrition counseling services and public education programming to improve healthy food and lifestyle choices among families and individuals encompassing all age groups throughout eligible county residents.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree in Nutrition, Health Education, and/or Public Health. Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Health Education, and/or Public Health plus 4 years transferrable relevant evidence-based research experience may substitute.
- Experience relevant to the role of the position.
- Registered Dietitian (RD) or Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist (CDN).
- Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
- Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.
- Ability to clearly communicate (speak, read, and write proficiently) in English.
- Ability and willingness to work with diverse audiences and maintain cultural sensitivity.
- Ability to communicate effectively, clearly, and tactfully through verbal, written and electronic methods.
- Demonstrated experience and ability to work independently and as part of a team with internal and external partners at multiple levels within organizations and across communities.
- Ability to initiate, plan, organize, implement, and evaluate informal education programs for diverse audiences.
- Ability and willingness to work with a high degree of integrity, accuracy, organization, sound professional judgment, and the ability to handle confidential, sensitive information.
- Ability to organize, manage, and prioritize multiple tasks, deadlines, requirements, and priorities to complete work in a timely manner and within established deadlines.
- Proficiency with windows-based software including use of the internet and Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Ability to work in a typical office environment which may include lifting, moving, and/or transporting office supplies, work related materials, and equipment with or without accommodation. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in community nutrition and health education programming.
- Familiarity with the community in which the work will take place and ability to utilize program resources within the community.
- Familiarity with purchasing and preparing foods, utilizing business expense accounts and pragmatic use of resources.
- Experience working with an advisory committee.
- Experience working with agency staff at regional and state levels.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Program Development - 15%
Program Development - 15%
- Utilize subject matter knowledge to assist with creating innovative programs to meet identified needs and address barriers, engaging diverse partners and collaborators as needed.
- Assist with adapting curriculum materials to create lesson plans that meet local community and individual needs considering diverse audiences.
- Create or adapt program materials to address participant needs to include education on topics on healthy meal preparation and connecting the individual with grocery budget resources
- Assist in making programmatic changes based on program evaluation outcomes to meet the need of diverse program participants.
Program Delivery - 50%
Program Evaluation - 10%
- Deliver high quality educational programming and program activities in support of nutrition programming efforts as identified/needed to support the established plan of work.
- Assist with ensuring program delivery is within scope of grant and Association plan of work.
- Represent CCE before the public, participants, community leaders, government officials, Cornell, or other land grant universities in a professional manner as part of program delivery.
- Serve as subject matter resource and respond to questions about nutrition and community health as appropriate.
- Assist in maintaining linkages with Cornell and grant funder program as part of program delivery.
Program Evaluation - 10%
- Implement program evaluation as designed.
- Interact with program participants, Advisory Committee, and community agencies to gather informal program evaluation information.
- Assist with analyzing and interpreting evaluation data and make recommendations for program improvement.
- Communicate evaluation results and findings.
- Make recommendations for improvement/changes to strengthen and improve programmatic offerings.
- Assist with maintaining connection with Cornell University faculty and program units for program evaluation guidance.
Administrative Direction - 10%
- Assist with planning the delivery of established educational program goals.
- Assist with planning the delivery of established educational program goals.
- Assist in structuring programs to meet the needs of diverse program participants.
- Assist with making programmatic changes based on evaluation outcomes and to meet changing local priorities.
- Assist with planning effective strategic external and internal communication efforts.
- Assist Supervisor in the design of a system of ongoing involvement of an advisory committee and other stakeholders who represent and communicate the demographics of the community.
- Assist Supervisor in planning for program expenses, communications, and strategic marketing.
Administrative Management - 5%
- Assist with ensuring volunteer direction and management procedures are followed according to established policies and procedures by providing guidance, leadership and resources for volunteers and volunteer leaders including recruitment, screening, orientation, training, evaluation, and management.
- Assist is solving problems and resolving conflicts that arise in the program, utilizing appropriate policies and procedures.
- Assist with identifying activities and resources needed to carry out program priorities and goals in consultation and collaboration with supervisor, program committees, staff, Cornell faculty, agency partners, and other community constituents.
- Assist Supervisor by performing administrative tasks in guiding the implementation of the program budget (i.e., track expenses, provide support for purchasing).
- Assist with effectively managing program budget allocations.
- Assist in identifying ways to reduce costs and maximize existing resources within the Association.
- Assist with monitoring program financial status to ensure compliance with funding requirements, program budget, grant specifications, and adherence to Association strategies/Plan of Work.
Administrative Coordination/Operation - 5%
- Assist with coordinating, compiling, and organizing existing program resources and program materials.
- Assist Supervisor in coordinating program implementation activities and planning efforts.
- Complete and submit program reports and financial documentation to meet funding agency requirements.
- Assist with preparation and submitting grants/contracts for new or existing funding.
- Maintain documentation of nutrition education sessions as required by grant and/or association requirements.
- Complete all required trainings required to meet program, grant and/or association requirements.
- Leverage community partners to receive referrals, respond to referrals within the times defined, and document information and updates related to services rendered
- Effectively maintain existing professional relationships with other agencies, organizations and businesses that promote effective communication and facilitate continued programming efforts.
- Submit accurate program related expense receipts as required.
- Prepare and submit accurate expense reports, mileage reports, receipts/supporting documentation, and/or vouchers in a timely manner per established policy and procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality of all information and data collected, accessed, and/or maintained.
- Provide data and information to assist with preparation of reports, impact statements, and success stories for funders, advisory committees, Board, and others as requested.
- Transport self and/or program materials/resources necessary for performing position responsibilities.
Professional Improvement and Other Duties as Assigned - 5%
- In cooperation with the Supervisor, jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan as a means to increase competencies relative to position accountabilities and to address changes in programming and association priorities.
- Participate in all required orientation, training, and/or in-service meetings and trainings as scheduled/required.
- Pursue personal growth through expanding personal knowledge of the total organization and through updating techniques and technical skills relating to the position.
- Carry out assignments and other duties as assigned by supervisor, including but not limited to local fairs, community activities, etc.
- 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 Cooperative Extension programs and other duties as assigned.
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
Health and Safety - Applies 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 - Applies to all duties and functions
- Conduct all programming and activities in accordance with the Civil Rights Act, Title IX Rehabilitation, Americans with Disabilities Act, and local, state, and regional affirmative action plans.
- 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.
- Represent Cornell Cooperative Extension to the public, community leaders, colleagues, volunteers, members of Cornell University faculty and staff, government officials and the general public in a professional manner.
- Aware of, and adheres to, established Cornell Cooperative Extension Association policies, procedures, and Cornell Skills for Success.
- Contribute to the overall success of the organization by performing all assigned duties in a professional, timely, and accurate manner.
- At all times act in a professional Customer Service manner including but not limited to business-like demeanor, tactful communications, cooperative, helpful, positive, and receptive manner.
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POSITION DETAILS
- Full-time, non-exempt position, scheduled to work 40 hours per week.
- Based from the Jamestown, NY office.
- Not eligible for remote or hybrid scheduling due to the nature of the work.
- No Relocation or VISA sponsorship available.
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COMPENSATION and BENEFITS
$21.00 to $23.00 per hour based on knowledge, skills, experience, and abilities.
$21.00 to $23.00 per hour based on knowledge, skills, experience, and abilities.
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
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APPLICATION DEADLINE
Review of applications will begin immediately. Position may remain open for applications until satisfactory pool has been identified.
Apply online by 11:59pm EST on April 24, 2025.
Review of applications will begin immediately. Position may remain open for applications until satisfactory pool has been identified.
Apply online by 11:59pm EST on April 24, 2025.
Contact Kimberly at
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wsbn-recruiter@cornell.edu
with questions.______________________________________________________________________________
HOW TO APPLY
Upload *ALL* documents (PDF or MS Word format) at the beginning of the application process. This allows the system to pre-fill the application and saves you time.
Upload *ALL* documents (PDF or MS Word format) at the beginning of the application process. This allows the system to pre-fill the application and saves you time.
To be considered all applicants are requested to:
(1) Complete all sections of the Online Application
(2) Upload/attach a Cover Letter
(2) Upload/attach a Resume
(4) Upload/attach contact information for 2 Professional References
(2) Upload/attach a Cover Letter
(2) Upload/attach a Resume
(4) Upload/attach contact information for 2 Professional References
READ THE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS BELOW
- External Applicants (including current employees of other CCE offices): Submit application materials via the "APPLY" button located within this job posting. Please refer toApplying for a Job (External Candidate)for additional guidance.
- Internal Applicants (current employees working at this CCE office): Apply via Workday under the "Career, Talent and Performance" section.
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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 the recruiter listed above.
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No relocation or VISA Sponsorship available.
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Job Title:
Level:
003
Pay Rate Type:
Hourly
Company:
Contract College
Contact Name:
Kimberly Amey
Cornell Cooperative Extension is a collaboration among Cornell University, the United States Department of Agriculture, the State of New York, and the residents of New York State. Per NYS Law, county and regional extension service associations are subordinate government agencies. This employment opportunity is with the entities listed and not with Cornell University.
Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. Individuals who bring a diverse perspective and are supportive of diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.
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