Prairie View A&M University
Location
Houston, TX | United States
Job description
Job Title
Nutrition Education Associate - EFNEP - Harris CountyAgency
Prairie View A&M UniversityDepartment
Adloc Cooperative Extension ProgramsProposed Minimum Salary
$13.66 hourlyJob Location
Houston, TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
This position may pay more than the minimum proposed salary listed above, depending on experience and/or qualifications of the selected candidate.
The Nutrition Education Associate, under general supervision, plans and conducts nutrition education programs for targeted audiences. Organizes and works closely with local agencies serving adults, schools, and other organizations in low income communities and works with extension colleagues for referrals to the program. The work location for this position is 3100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77004.
This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding.
Responsibilities:
Organizes and works closely with local agencies serving adults, schools, and other organizations in low income communities and works with extension agents to co-facilitate county events and activities.
Implements and evaluates effective county educational in-depth outreach programs in Childhood Obesity, Nutrition, Youth and adult programing, Obesity, Food Resource Management, Food Safety and Physical Activity.
Uses approved SNAP-Ed, curricula to teach youth and adult participants knowledge and behaviors related to Nutrition.
Promotes leadership and personal development among program participants. Delivers workshops and food demonstrations face to face and via online platforms.
Provides workshops, trainings and food demonstrations through pre-recording programing.
Contacts appropriate individual and community partners to schedule classes for SNAP-Ed; uses scheduled time to complete daily records of group classes, time sheets, mileage, and other required reports within the job responsibility.
Maintains confidentiality of all program reports and records and keeps them in a secure location; collects required pre/post surveys from youth and adults for data entry.
Participates in all training activities designed for the SNAP-Ed Program.
Participates and assists in college-wide events, activities, committees and performs other duties inclusive as deemed necessary.
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Six months of related experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding.
Job Posting Close Date:
04/06/2024
Required Attachments:
Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.
Application Submission Guidelines:
All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.
The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or [email protected] should you need assistance with the online application process.
Background Check Requirements:
All positions are security sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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