Nutrition Education Advisor for Penn State Extension Food, Families, and Health

Full Time
Mercer, PA
Posted
Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Penn State Extension Nutrition Food Families and Health program is hiring a Nutrition Education Advisor . The Nutrition Education Advisor position recruits and teaches limited income program participants in their assigned service area research-based knowledge and skills, in groups and individually, to use their limited resources to obtain a diet and lifestyles for themselves and their families following the USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans by using approved state curricula. Position responsibilities include:

  • Teaching research-based education on the skills of healthful food selection, meal planning, food preparation, shopping, storage, food safety and physical activity to program-appropriate audiences.

  • Recruiting participants in Mercer and Venango Counties, which include: limited income youth, pregnant women, families with young children and/or other members of the SNAP benefits eligible population.

  • Collecting evaluation data from participants to demonstrate the program impact to the federal funding agencies.

  • Supervising educator for training, planning, program delivery, communication, evaluation, and reporting of program activities.

This position offers a flexible work arrangement that combines remote and on-campus work. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

Education and Experience:

This job will be filled as an Extension Assistant level 1 or 2, depending upon the successful candidate's competencies, education, and experience. Typical requirements for level 1 include a High School Diploma or higher or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional experience and/or education and competencies are required for higher level jobs.

This position requires the following clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to clearances.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here .

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applications without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.


Penn State Covid-19 Vaccination or Testing Requirements

Penn State is committed to the health of our local and global communities. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to comply with COVID-19 vaccination or testing requirements. Click on Penn State Covid-19 Vaccination or Testing Requirements to learn about the requirements as well as general COVID-19 information at Penn State.

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