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Job Title :
Educator, Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program-EFNEP (Adams, Amite, & Wilkinson)
FLSA Status : Exempt
Posted Salary Range :
Commensurate with experience
Employment Status : Full Time
Department :
College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences
Job Summary :
The Nutrition Educator is required to recruit participants for classes and Market the EFNEP Program in the county. Adult lessons are taught in a series of lessons using curriculums the focus on the following topics : nutrition, food preparation, food safety, meal management and physical activity. Youth lessons ae focused on eating healthy and increasing physical activity. Also required is collecting evaluations and regular reporting to the Program Specialist. The EFNEP Educator works with the guidance of the MSU Nutrition Education Assistant Director.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities :
- Expected to organize and follow lesson plans to engage audiences through innovative educational methods such as videos, mobile apps, and electronic publications in addition to traditional publications, visual aids and in person presentations to implement and evaluate nutrition educations programs that focus on nutrition, food safety handling practices, food shopping skills and active lifestyles in the Adams, Amite and Wilkinson County areas.
- Demonstrate written and oral communication skills to effectively deliver educational programs, events, and activities.
- Demonstrate knowledge in operation of computers e.g., Microsoft, EXCEL, PowerPoint, email, and internet.
- Demonstrate adequate understanding of subject matter and provide research-based information.
- Organize work and use of effective teaching tools such as recipes and demonstrations for adults. Support and adhere to Extension diversity of EEO / AA guidelines and procedures.
- Participate in relevant conferences and in-service training on nutrition topics to improve knowledge and skills.
- Other Duties as Assigned.
Essential Job Functions :
Qualifications :
Must live in the county of service provision (Adams, Amite and Wilkinson Counties).
Licensing and Certifications :
n / a
Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas :
Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 pounds :
Occasionally
Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds :
Not Required
Medium Work - Exerting 20-50 pounds :
Not Required
Heavy Work - Exerting 50-100 pounds :
Not Required
Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds :
Not Required
Travel : Occasionally
Extended Work Hours :
Occasionally
Posting Number : S1058
Number of Vacancies :
Location :
Lorman
Open Date : 08 / 28 / 2024
Open Until Filled : EEO Statement :
Alcorn State University
Equal Employment Opportunity and Notice of Non-Discrimination
Alcorn State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Alcorn State University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
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