Family & Community Health Educator

South Dakota State University, United States

Updated: 1 day ago
Location: South Shore, SOUTH DAKOTA
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Posting Details
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Institution South Dakota State University
Working Title Family & Community Health Educator
Posting Number CSA01378P
Department SDSU-Food & Families Programs-Ext
Physical Location of Position (City) Unspecified
Posting Text
Two positions available, one in McLaughlin, SD and one in Eagle Butte, SD.
Are you interested in helping others and improving the health of people in your community? Do you have a passion for education and health? As a Family & Community Health Educator you will have a rewarding opportunity to assist families and youth with researched-based, hands-on nutrition education.
Job Responsibilities: Provide researched-based, hands-on nutrition education programming to individuals, families, and children with limited financial resources to strengthen the participant’s knowledge regarding healthy food choices, managing food resource dollars, and food safety.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of:
  • Nutrition programs
  • Nutrition needs, food safety and proper food preparation practices (preferred)
  • Common sense shopping techniques and household budgeting practices
  • Basic methodologies and teaching practices for youth, families, and adults (preferred)
  • Assigned area (community) and existing community services


Ability to:
  • Gather information and arrange data
  • Basic computer skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft applications
  • Communicate effectively (oral, written, and listening skills)
  • Lift up to 40 pounds, bend and stand for an extended period
  • Network and build/grow relationships with partners/agencies and participants
  • Promote and market programming to limited financial resource audiences and/or those that serve them

Skills:
  • Demonstrated experience in managing a budget and inventories
  • Demonstrated work or volunteer experience with limited resource families
  • Evidence of experience in keeping accurate and complete records
  • Demonstrated experience in organizing work and working independently (preferred)
  • Demonstrated experience in managing volunteers, adults, and students in a classroom setting (preferred)

Required License: Valid driver’s license
Comments: Routine travel to conduct classes at various sites is required, along with some overnight travel for training. Some evening and weekend work may be required. Position is classified as Program Assistant I. South Dakota State University is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the university to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to the university’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
Benefits: South Dakota State University offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee, spouse, and dependents; life insurance; long-term disability insurance; paid holidays; educational assistance; retirement plans; and a generous vacation accrual and sick day allowance.
Application Procedures: South Dakota State University accepts applications through an online employment site; to apply, visit https://YourFuture.sdbor.edu . [EE9103 – 11041]
Posting Date 05/12/2022
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
First Consideration Date 05/26/2022
Advertised Salary $20.04 - $25.05, depending upon qualifications, plus benefits
Duration of the Term 12 months
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Appointment Percent 100
Work Hours
40
Typical Hours Worked Per Week
Appointment Type Regular
Scope of Search External (includes Internal)
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This position requires Travel, Valid Drivers License
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Department Description and Cultural Expectations
South Dakota State University is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with more than 200 academic programs, an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students, and over $60 million annual research expenditures.
South Dakota State University offers a rich academic experience in an environment of inclusion and access through inspired, student-centered education, creative activities and research, innovation and engagement that improve the quality of life in South Dakota, the region, the nation and the world. Its employees embrace the university’s core values of being people-centered, expanding knowledge through creativity, embracing organizational and personal integrity, commitment to diversity of thought, and excellence through continuous improvement.
As the state’s 1862 Morrill Act land-grant institution, the work of the university is carried out on its main resident campus in Brookings, at sites in Sioux Falls, Pierre, Rapid City, Aberdeen and through Extension offices and Agricultural Experiment Station research sites across South Dakota.
SDSU was recognized as one of 54 institutions in the United States as an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities in 2014. The university’s total research expenditures are greater than $60 million. SDSU is the state’s first High Research Activity institution as classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
Jackrabbits Athletics competes as a NCAA Division I member, with membership in the Missouri Valley Football Conference, the Summit League and the Big XII for wrestling.
Brookings is home to approximately 24,000 residents and is located 60 miles north of Sioux Falls and 200 miles west of Minneapolis. Livability.com rates Brookings as an ideal community for families, students, young professionals and retirees. It considers Brookings among the safest and most vibrant cities in South Dakota.
The Brookings Public School District educates approximately 3,300 K-12 students and ranks among the state’s highest academic achieving school districts. The district includes three elementary schools, an intermediate school for fourth and fifth grade, one middle school and a high school.
The city also boasts an abundance of attractions and activities, including the Children’s Museum of South Dakota, Dakota Nature Park, South Dakota Art Museum, McCrory Gardens, South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, Outdoor Adventure Center and the Brookings Summer Arts Festival.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits discrimination on, the basis of, sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, or any other status that may become protected in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing [email protected]. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605) 688-4128.
Contact Information
For additional information regarding this position or questions about the online application process, please contact SDSU Human Resources at 605-688-4128.

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