Nutrition Educator

Overview
The Nutrition Educator is responsible for teaching classes and adhering to grant requirements. The Nutrition Educator will collaborate with health and human services, community organizations, and other nutrition educators.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Know and understand annual USDA SNAP-Ed Guidance document.

· Plan curriculum and food demonstrations. Set goals and collect and report required data regarding classroom program delivery.

· Teach/hold classes for the target populations.

· Provides nutrition education classes, strategies, and materials to SNAP-eligible sites and participants.

· Assists with revising of class curriculum, evaluations (i.e., pre and post-tests), and other class materials as needed to meet the needs of the clients and SNAP-Ed requirements.

· Provides accurate and timely data entry into proper excel sheet for PEARS reporting system as needed.

· Clean the equipment used for classes after and prior to classes if needed.

· Provides inquiring agencies with program information confirms class schedule with sites and resolves class scheduling conflicts or date changes within 24 hours as needed.

· Fosters partnerships with SNAP-eligible sites, such as schools and senior feeding sites, to bring nutrition services that promote healthy eating and physical activity.

· Collaborate with other SPFB (South Plains Food Bank) departments, health and human services organizations, universities, and other education related organizations in relation to community/child nutrition efforts.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Education: HS Diploma/GED

· Certifications: Food Safety Certification (will need to obtain Serv Safe or similar certification).

· Experience:

- At least 1 yr of cooking and presenting to class or group.

- Bilingual—English and Spanish (preferred)

· Skills:

- Knowledge in Cooking

- Extremely organized and self-motivated.

- Knowledge of food safety best practices.

- Excellent written and communication skills specifically related to public speaking and teaching.

- The ability to be flexible while teaching and the ability to regulate a room when needed are essential.

- Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision.

- Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record.

- Ability to pass Background Check and drug screening.

- Committed to the organizational mission of ending hunger.

· Physical Requirements:

- Able to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings when necessary.

- Availability to staff outreach events and/or teach classes after 5pm and weekends.

- Must be able to lift 25 pounds at times.

*** A full-time and a part-time position is available. ***

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Work Location: In person