Department: 3670035110 Extension Nutrition Progrm
Job
no: 512585
Employment type: Staff Part Time (USS), Temporary Part-time
Location: Garden City,
Kansas
Categories: Nutrition, Extension Agent / Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences, Food Safety, Food Systems
Pay
Grade: 03A
About This Role:
The Extension Nutrition Program, within K-State Research and Extension, is
currently seeking four part-time Extension Nutrition Assistants. The Extension Nutrition Assistant will
provide nutrition education to low-income families with young children and youth as part of the goals and objectives of the Expanded Food
and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP). This position provides nutrition education to enrolled families and youth on a daily basis and
tailors the content to suit the needs of each client. The position requires strong interpersonal skills in order to effectively recruit and
retain program participants and develop collaborative partnerships with community agencies. The Extension Nutrition Assistant reports to the
Southwest Area Nutrition Extension Agent.
This position will be responsible for hosting nutrition education classes during the 2022
calendar year. Duties include, but are not limited to:
This is a part-time position and is non-benefits eligible. The selected candidates will work an average of 8-12
hours/week. They will be expected to work as needed to fulfil their role; this flexible schedule means that weekly time-worked may range
from 0 to 18 hours, depending on programming needs.
This appointment is a temporary position and is contingent upon the
continuing availability of funding and the need for these services.
Location:
This position will serve the
Southwestern Kansas area. Primary office location will be in Garden City, KS. Regular travel to various sites within
Southwest Kansas is required, along with occasional overnight travel for trainings (approximately 3-4 times per year).
Why
Join Us:
The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program is a nutrition education program provided at no cost to Kansas
families and caregivers of young children with limited resources. EFNEP uses education to support participants’ efforts toward
self-sufficiency, nutritional health and well-being. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and National Institute of Food and
Agriculture (NIFA) administers EFNEP through land-grant universities’ cooperative extension programs.
For more information, visit
the USDA’s EFNEP website.
We Support Diversity and Inclusion:
Kansas State University embraces diversity
and inclusion. The university actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers,
students, and others. The University is dedicated to promoting the Principles of Community.
What You’ll Need to Succeed:
Minimum
Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications:
Other Requirements:
How to Apply:
Please submit the following
documents:
Screening
of Applications Begins:
Screening will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
For more
information, contact Bertha Mendoza at [email protected].
Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:
$13.50 – $15.50/hour
Equal Employment
Opportunity:
Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans
and actively seeks diversity among its employees.
Background Screening Statement:
In connection with your
application for employment, Kansas State University will procure a Background Screen on you as part of the process of considering your
candidacy as an employee.
Advertised: Mar 18, 2022
Application Closes: Open until filled
To apply, visit
https://careers.k-state.edu/cw/en-us/job/512585/efnep-nutrition-assistant-southwest-ks
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