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About the Role

The Community Nutrition Educator will deliver nutrition education to promote healthy food and lifestyle choices through the Community Nutrition Education program and a senior grant. This role involves educating participants of all age groups, including adults, seniors, and youth, on topics such as general nutrition, food preparation, food safety, and food budgeting. The position also supports program recruitment, promotion, data management, content development, and community agency relationships.

Responsibilities

Deliver high quality programming and/or virtual programming to individuals and groups.
Teach existing lesson plans and materials under the direction of the Supervisor.
Enroll and teach groups of youth, adults, and seniors through contacts with community agencies.
Implement lesson plans in regions with multicultural needs using current and approved curricula.
Inform participants of other Extension programs, community agencies, and services.
Collaborate with community agencies and participate in discussions surrounding program delivery.
Represent CCE before the public, participants, community leaders, Cornell or other land grant universities.
Teach small groups of adult classes that promote healthier food choices and increased physical activity.
Implement program evaluation as designed.
Assist in the interaction with program participants, advisory committees, Cornell program specialists and faculty, county and community leaders to obtain evaluation data.
Utilize existing program materials to recruit participants.
Organize and coordinate program activities to support delivery of established program goals.
Submit accurate program related expense receipts and mileage reports in a timely manner.
Assist in providing marketing materials in the promotion of programming efforts.
Complete reports accurately, as requested and/or required.
Complete program and work records with accuracy and timeliness.
Accurately collect and prepare paperwork as required for the program evaluation process.
Assist in providing existing information to bring awareness to the public.
Carry out assignments as assigned by supervisor, including assisting with local health fairs and community activities.
Refer participants with special needs to community agencies as appropriate.
Discuss non-routine problems/situations with supervisor.
Shop for foods and supplies to be used in classes as needed.
Actively participate in scheduled staff meetings and in-service educations sessions.
Take leadership for special projects and offer ideas to expand program.
Assist with training of staff, as assigned.
Effectively maintain existing professional relationships with other agencies, organizations and businesses.
Transport program materials and resources as needed.
Develop and pursue a professional development plan in cooperation with Supervisor and/or Executive Director.
Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Support the Association to maintain a safe working environment.
Be familiar with and strive to follow 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.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree or equivalent education (GED/High School Diploma and 1 year transferrable program/functional experience).
Previous nutrition-related knowledge/experience/background.
Valid NYS Driver’s License and the ability to meet travel requirements.
Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends.
Ability to transport/move supplies and equipment, climb stairs with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to utilize computer technologies for educational and communication purposes, including Zoom and GoToMeeting.
Ability to clearly communicate (speak, read, and write proficiently) in English.
Ability to present effective educational lessons to target audiences and work with diverse audiences of all ages.
Ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team.
Proficiency with windows-based software including use of the internet and navigation with various browsers as well as Microsoft Office proficiency including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Publisher.

Skills

Nutrition education
Food preparation
Food safety
Food budgeting
Participant recruitment
Program promotion
Outreach
Social media
Data collection and management
Program content development
Community agency relationship building
Marketing
Computer technologies
Zoom
GoToMeeting
Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Publisher)
Spanish communication
Haitian-Creole communication
Adult and youth education
Master Food Preserver certification
Food preparation/culinary experience
Farm to table knowledge
Food systems knowledge
Recipe review and compliance
Informal educational program planning, organization, teaching, and evaluation
Teamwork
Cultural sensitivity
Judgment
Problem solving
Confidentiality

Location

Nassau County

Work Type

Full-time
40 hours per week

Experience Level

1 year transferrable program/functional experience (with GED/High School Diploma)
Experience in adult and youth education or other relevant work experience (preferred)
Registered Dietitian or RD-eligible (preferred)

Education Level

Associate’s Degree or equivalent
GED/High School Diploma

Salary/Compensations

$23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
NYS retirement
Vacation leave
Sick leave

About the Company

Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Nassau County 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.

Equal Opportunity

The Association may make reasonable accommodations to enable applicants to participate in the hiring process and employees to perform the essential functions of their job.