Extension Educators Coordinator 3, SNAP-Ed Program Assistant, Huron County

The goal of SNAP-Ed is to improve the likelihood that persons eligible for SNAP food benefits will make healthy food and lifestyle choices that prevent obesity.

Works with limited supervision and works with community partners to identify and implement education programs and Policy, System, and Environmental (PSE) efforts.

Uses standardized curriculum materials to teach nutrition, food resource management and other related topics to adults, youth and/or families of lower income in a variety of community settings. Uses standardized evaluation instruments to assess program participants’ knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors to determine educational needs and impacts.

Identifies needs and opportunities to implement and sustain PSE efforts to address access to healthy food and physical activity in the community.

Participates in staff development and training opportunities to enhance knowledge of evidence-based teaching methods for nutrition education, and knowledge or nutrition and physical activity topics. Participates in staff development and training opportunities to enhance knowledge and implementation of PSE efforts in the local community. Participate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) professional development.

Resume and cover letter, specific to the posting, are to be included at time of application, include months and years worked for each employment listed.

This position is located in Norwalk, Huron County, Ohio. This is a grant funded position which is renewable by the sponsor agency and by OSU.

The pay range for this job profile is $16.49 - 21.69/hour. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications.

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