GLITC SNAP-ED Nutrition Educator

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION:GLITC SNAP-ED Nutrition Educator

LOCATION:Red Cliff Food Distribution

WAGE:$19.00 to $21.00/hour, 40 hours/week 

SUPERVISOR(S): Food Distribution Director/ Family & Human Services Administrator

THIS IS A REGULAR FULL-TIME NON-EXEMPT POSITION.

JOB SUMMARY:  Provide education materials to community members that will help increase their knowledge in the prevention of Diabetes, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, and Obesity using Food Share. The Nutrition Educator will teach and help people learn more about home food safety. Teaching healthy and new ways to cook with Food Share benefits and other nutritional foods. Use Indigenous foods and language in activities. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Teach topics on nutrition to SNAP Food Share eligible clients.
2. Develop and conduct demonstrations on cooking and food safety using a variety of platforms. 
3. Maintain and submit accurate monthly records on demonstrations conducted. 
4. Maintain filing system.
5. Research health issues on the Internet.
6. Electronic reporting to GLITC via computer, using the PEARS program.
7. Coordinate with the UW-Extension on cooking demonstrations.
8. Collaborate with Tribal Farm staff to create raised garden beds throughout sub-divisions of Red Cliff Housing. Work to create collaboration with tenants so they feel a sense of ownership of garden bed program.
9. Create a network of collaborators throughout the service area that share the same goals.
10. Attending training as needed or directed. 
11. The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the supervisor. 

SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY: None

KNOWLEDGE: Basic knowledge of computers, typing and clerical skills. Knowledge of and sensitivity for Ojibwe culture and traditions.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. Minimum high school diploma, HSED or GED required.
2. Must have good oral and written communication skills.
3. Must have the ability to facilitate individual and/or group meetings and demonstrations using various platforms of communication.
4. Must have knowledge of computers as well as office skills such as typing and filing.
5. Must maintain confidentiality.
6. ServSafe Certification or must obtain within 60 days of hire.
7. This position must possess and maintain a current, valid Driver License. Must be eligible to be placed on the tribe’s vehicle insurance.

PERSONAL CONTACTS: Red Cliff Tribal Officials, GLITC, Site Directors and Community Members, Summer Food Staff.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds. There will be some bending, lifting and reaching overhead storage. Work outside in the Community Garden settings, along with other outdoor educational settings, and office work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Food Distribution Building, Elderly Building, Mishomis Wellness Center, Red Cliff Community Health Center, Legendary Waters Resort and Casino, Summer Food Sites, Community Nutrition Home visits, Boys and Girls Club, Community Garden locations, Bayfield School, and other locations as assigned. 

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: The ability to travel and attend meetings and training courses, overnight and out of town, both locally and nationally. 

BEHAVIOR AND ATTITUDE:  The vision, goals and objectives of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa requires that the employee performs in both a professional and personable manner.  The manner in which the employee relates to fellow employees, customers and visitors is considered parallel in importance to technical knowledge and ability.  Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each customer, visitor and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance. Any behavior or attitude that tarnishes the name or image of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa will be subject to immediate disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Indian preference will be applied in the case of equally qualified applicants, but all qualified applicants will be considered.

This job description is subject to change at the employer’s discretion, after consultation with the employee.

APPLICATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: The following items are required for this position:  

1. Completed Tribal Application, to include work history and references, available on the Tribal website.
2. Tribal Background Investigation Disclosure; available on the Tribal website.
3. Consent to Release Liability and Reference Information Form; available on the Tribal website.
4. Resume required; cover letter, optional.
5. Post-secondary transcripts or certifications; if applicable.

Please download the forms from the links below.  Complete the forms and save them.  Then, please upload and attach them as "other" attachments with your application. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Human Resources Department

88455 Pike Road

Bayfield, WI  54814

www.redcliff-nsn.gov

hr-helpdesk@redcliff-nsn.gov

(715)779-3700 

The Red Cliff Tribal Council has a Drug Free Work Place Policy and adheres to the intent of the Drug Free Work Place Act.  All new hires are subject to a drug test prior to starting.

All applicants for employment with the Red Cliff Tribe will be subject to the background investigation and other requirements of RCCL Chapter 43, and are under a continuing obligation to supplement this application for employment with information concerning any convictions that occur after commencement of employment with the Tribe.

Salary : $19 - $21