EFNEP Nutrition Educator - Herkimer, NY

The EFNEP Nutrition Educator delivers public education for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Herkimer County to improve healthy food and lifestyle choices among limited resource families and individuals encompassing all age groups in various locations throughout Oneida County.
This includes presenting a series of 8 to 10 lessons that focus on general nutrition, food preparation, food safety and food budgeting. Nutrition education may take place at local organizations or in participant homes virtually via Zoom, phone or in person. Recruitment of participants is also included as part of the workday. The individual will collect and manage participant data ensuring confidentiality at all times.
This is a grant-funded position. Funding for the program is through the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) as part of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), an agency within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

    

Required Qualifications:

• Associate degree or equivalent. High School Diploma/GED and one year transferrable  program/functional experience can substitute for associate degree.

• One year volunteer or work related experience.

• Proficiency with Windows-based software (including PowerPoint) and experience with various social media platforms (including Facebook) and working knowledge of Zoom.

• Ability to regularly move/transport supplies and equipment.

• Ability to clearly communicate and to read and write in English.

• Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.

• Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Nutrition-related knowledge/experience/background.

• Must be comfortable purchasing and preparing foods and reviewing and following recipes.

• Experience in adult and youth education or other relevant work experience.

• Familiarity with the community in which the work will take place.

• Experience working with the target audience (limited resource).

• Ability to present effective and relevant educational lessons to target audiences (one-on-one and group) and work with diverse audiences of all ages.

• Ability and willingness to work with diverse audiences and maintain cultural sensitivity.

• Good judgment and problem solving skills and ability to keep information confidential.

• Ability to plan and organize personal work responsibilities according to priorities developed with the immediate supervisor.

• Ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team.

Position Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Program Delivery – 90%

• Utilize existing program materials and educational framework to teach the targeted number of adult and youth participants in the Nutrition Program.

• Implement lesson plans using current and approved curricula and supplemental materials.

• Inform participants of other Extension programs, community agencies, and services.

• Collaborate with community agencies that serve the target audience.

• Utilize facilitation skills from Navigating for Success to assist in program delivery.

• Interact with program participants representing CCE in a professional manner at all times.

• Represent CCE before the public, community leaders, government officials, Cornell, or other land grant universities as part of program delivery.

• Serve as a subject matter resource on EFNEP subjects and provide standard educational responses to program participants.

Administrative Coordination/Operation – 5%

• Maintain record of class participants and accurately complete reports.

• Utilize existing program materials and educational framework to recruit and graduate the targeted number of adult and youth participants in the Nutrition Program.

• Collect and prepare paperwork as required for the program evaluation process.

• Collect enrollment (entry) and exit data for all adult and youth participants.

• Maintain extreme confidentiality of information, participant information and data collected.

• Submit collected data for entry into “WebNEERS” tracking program for EFNEP.

Professional Improvement – 5%

• In cooperation with Supervisor and/or Executive Director, jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan as a means to increase competencies relative to position accountabilities and to address changes and Association priorities.

• Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension and perform other duties as assigned.

Health and Safety – Applied to all duties and functions

• Support the Association to maintain a safe working environment.

• Be familiar with and strive to follow any applicable federal, state, local regulations, Association health and safety policy/procedure/requirement and standard.

• Act proactively to prevent accidents/injuries and communicate hazards to supervisors when identified.

EEO/EPO and Policy – Applied to all duties and functions

• Appreciate and embrace diversity in all interactions with clientele, staff, volunteers, and the public.

• Assist the Cornell Cooperative Extension system in reaching out to diverse audiences.

• Aware of, and adheres to, established Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Herkimer County policies, procedures, and Cornell Cooperative Extension Skills for Success.

• Contribute to the overall success of the organization by performing all assigned duties in a professional, timely and accurate manner.

• Represent Cornell Cooperative Extension to the public, community leaders, colleagues, volunteers, members of Cornell University faculty and staff, government officials and the public in a professional manner.

• At all times act in a professional Customer Service manner including but not limited to business- like demeanor, tactful communications, cooperative, helpful, positive, and receptive manner.

Position Details

This is a full-time, benefits eligible, non-exempt position (35 hrs/week). Compensation is $19.50/hr.

Excellent benefits based on eligibility, include:

• NYS Health Insurance Program (including FREE Dental Insurance)

• NYS Retirement

• Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Total Care Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Voluntary Tax Deferred Annuity Plan

• Voluntary Flexible Spending Accounts

• Voluntary Group Universal Life Insurance

• Voluntary Personal Accidental Insurance

• Voluntary Legal Plan Insurance

• Voluntary Long Term Care Insurance

• Voluntary Auto and Homeowner’s Insurance

• Voluntary Pet Insurance

• Voluntary New York’s College Savings Program

Application Deadline

Review of applications will begin April 8th. Position will remain open until a sufficient pool of candidates is reached.

Please be sure to read the Notice to Applicants found on the Jobs with CCE page:

https://cals.cornell.edu/cornell-cooperative-extension/join-us/jobs

How To Apply:  Applicants (including current employees of other Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations) must apply online through the APPLY button in this job posting. Current employees of Cornell Cooperative Extension Herkimer County are considered internal applicants and must apply online through their Workday account which may be accessed here: http://workday.cornell.edu/ .  For details on how to apply, visit: https://cals.cornell.edu/cornell-cooperative-extension/join-us/jobs/apply

Applicants must submit resume, cover letter, and three professional references. Consider indicating in your application all information you feel would be helpful for selection committee members to know.   Once the application is submitted you will NOT be able to change your submission or add attachments. Be sure that you have followed all directions and requirements listed in the job posting. 

No relocation or VISA sponsorship available.

Please contact Cameron Burke, Association Team Leader, email [email protected]  with questions.

https://blogs.cornell.edu/cceherkimer/

  

Job Title:

Association Prog Educator I

Level:

006

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Company:

Contract College

Contact Name:

Lori North

Cornell Cooperative Extension is a collaboration among Cornell University, the United States Department of Agriculture, the State of New York, and the residents of New York State.  Per NYS Law, county and regional extension service associations are subordinate government agencies.  This employment opportunity is with the entities listed and not with Cornell University.

Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. Individuals who bring a diverse perspective and are supportive of diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

Notice to Applicants: Please read the required Notice to Applicants statement . This notice contains important information about applying for a position at Cornell Cooperative Extension as well as some of your rights and responsibilities as an applicant.