What are the responsibilities and job description for the SNAP Lead Nutritionist position at Cornell Cooperative Extension?
Cornell Cooperative Extension has an opening for a full-time SNAP-Ed Lead Nutritionist.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP-ED) Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Lead Nutritionist will primarily provide input into planning for, and conducting implementation of, public education to improve healthy food and lifestyle choices among families and individuals encompassing all age groups throughout the South Western SNAP-ED Region (Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua Counties) and specifically focused on Cattaraugus County. This position will also assist in program development, evaluation, management, and marketing efforts for SNAP-ED programming in the region.
This is a grant-funded position. Funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP-ED-Ed) program is through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and administered by the Office of Temporary Disability and Assistance (OTDA).
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Program Development - 10%
Job Title:
Association Subject Educator II
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP-ED) Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Lead Nutritionist will primarily provide input into planning for, and conducting implementation of, public education to improve healthy food and lifestyle choices among families and individuals encompassing all age groups throughout the South Western SNAP-ED Region (Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua Counties) and specifically focused on Cattaraugus County. This position will also assist in program development, evaluation, management, and marketing efforts for SNAP-ED programming in the region.
This is a grant-funded position. Funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP-ED-Ed) program is through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and administered by the Office of Temporary Disability and Assistance (OTDA).
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree in Nutrition, Health Education and/or Public Health and experience relevant to the role of the position. 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.
- Ability to clearly communicate (speak, read, and write proficiently) in English.
- Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
- Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.
- 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.
- 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.
- Ability to present effective and relevant educational lessons to target audiences (one-on-one and group) and work with diverse audiences of all ages maintaining cultural sensitivity.
- Ability to plan and organize personal work responsibilities according to priorities developed with the immediate supervisor.
- Proficiency with windows-based software including use of the internet and Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Registered Dietician.
- Ability to clearly communicate (speak, read, and write proficiently) in Spanish.
- Experience with community education, nutrition education, or outreach.
- 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.
- Familiarity with reviewing and following recipes and assure compliance to federal and state guidelines.
- Ability to present effective and relevant educational lessons to target audiences (one-on-one and group) and work with diverse audiences of all ages maintaining cultural sensitivity.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Program Development - 10%
- Assist with development of nutrition education and programming to meet identified needs within the county, region, and meet grant requirements.
- Assist in research, identification, and selection of existing resources (teaching materials, games, etc.) for the SNAP-ED program.
- Assist in creation and adaptation of program materials, teaching materials, and resources to address identified needs using established curriculum and materials.
- Assist in making programmatic changes based on program evaluation outcomes and to meet the need of diverse program participants.
Program Delivery - 50%
- Apply existing subject matter knowledge to create lesson plans and adapt established curriculum and materials to meet established program objectives.
- Utilize existing program materials and educational framework to teach the targeted number of both adult and youth participants in the SNAP-Ed Program.
- Deliver high quality programming to individuals and groups utilizing existing SNAP-Ed program materials and resources.
- Implement already-established SNAP-Ed educational programing and program activities in support of other nutrition programming efforts as identified/needed to support the established plan of work.
- Assist in providing existing SNAP-Ed and Nutrition education information to bring awareness to the public in the form of impact statements, articles for progress/annual reports, and news releases, etc.
- Provide SNAP-Ed educational programs via mass media.
- Work to foster acceptance of the SNAP-Ed Program, methods and policies while addressing community and individual needs and considering diverse audiences.
- Assist in multi-association team efforts through joint planning and implementation of multi-disciplinary programs and program activities to deliver the SNAP-Ed Program.
- Serve as a subject-matter resource in the area of nutrition to staff, other nutrition educators, participants, community organizations and the general public.
- Serve as a team member and cooperate with the entire association and nutrition program staff to achieve SNAP-Ed/Nutrition grant goals as well as overall association goals.
- 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.
Program Evaluation - 10%
- Implement program evaluation as designed.
- Interact with program participants, advisory committees, Cornell program specialists and faculty, county, and community leaders to obtain evaluation data for programs.
- Assist in the process of analyzing collected program data for reporting and program improvement purposes using standard, established policy, procedure, and methods.
- Make recommendations for improvement/changes to strengthen and improve programmatic offerings.
- Communicate evaluation results and findings to constituents as appropriate.
- Recommend changes to strengthen and improve programs.
Administrative Direction - 10%
- Assist with establishing program goals and priorities.
- Assist in identifying and making recommendations for policy and environmental changes to address identified gaps/needs in the community, county, and/or region.
- Provide input into the planning of policy and environmental initiatives.
- Assist with planning the structure of delivering educational SNAP-Ed programming via various methods.
- Assist with identifying existing coalitions or appropriate partners with whom to collaborate on policy and environmental change initiatives and programming to addressing community gaps/needs.
- Assist supervisor with planning program budget and needs.
- Provide supervisor with program related information to assist the budget development process.
- Assist with identifying activities and resources necessary to implement initiatives and projects.
- Assist with development and planning of marketing strategies and promotion to reach target audiences and meet program objectives through public relation initiatives and networking/collaborating with government, economic, educational and community organizations.
- Assist in planning social media, mass media, and marketing plans.
- Assist in the planning and promotion of public events and programs including, but not limited to, assisting with mass media efforts related to upcoming events and programs such as National Nutrition Month.
- Assist and coordinate in planning program delivery of other nutrition educators.
Administrative Management - 10%
- Assist in identifying and recommending program needs (i.e., program supplies and materials).
- Assist with implementing policy and environmental initiatives based on program evaluation outcomes and to meet the need of diverse program participants
- Assist with training new SNAP-Ed staff such as providing mini curriculum-specific tutorials, food demo protocols, and data collection methods.
- Lead implementation in the county or across the region of marketing initiatives including social media and mass media.
- Assist with monitoring program financial status to ensure compliance with funding requirements, grant specifications, and adherence to association strategies/plan of work.
- May provide occasional guidance to coworkers for a specific program or project.
- Identify opportunities and provide marketing guidance for other nutrition educators.
- Assist Program Manager in identifying group or individual SNAP-Ed staff development/training needs and assist with planning educational programs to train other SNAP-Ed educators.
Administrative Coordination/Operation - 5%
- Utilize existing program materials and educational framework recruit and teach the targeted number of both adult and youth participants in the SNAP-Ed Program.
- Organize and coordinate SNAP-Ed program implementation activities (i.e., food demonstrations, direct lessons to adults and youth, etc.) and planning efforts to support delivery of established program goals.
- Submit accurate program related expense receipts as required.
- Coordinate identified administrative aspects of the SNAP-Ed Program including, but not limited to: preparing correspondence, maintaining files, maintaining participant records, etc. ensuring confidentiality of all information.
- Coordinate, compile, and organize existing program resources and program materials.
- Assist in coordinating program delivery of other nutrition educators.
- Effectively maintain existing professional relationships with other agencies, organizations and businesses that promote effective communication and facilitate continued programming efforts.
- Assist in utilizing effective marketing and communication strategies in the promotion of SNAP-ED programming 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.
- Assist with reaching out to media and elected officials for events. Prepare press releases, articles, and letters.
- Assist with monitoring and scheduling staff time to ensure program needs are met.
- Maintain records, complete reports, accurately collect and prepare paperwork as required for the program evaluation process.
- Maintain confidentiality of information and data collected, accessed, and/or maintained.
- Prepare and submit accurate expense reports, mileage reports, receipts/supporting documentation, and/or vouchers in a timely manner per established policy and procedures.
- 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 health 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 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 17, 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 17, 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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