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　　SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educator, Chisholm Trail District

　　Department: 3670035110 Extension Nutrition Progrm

　　Job no: 516052

　　Employment type: Staff Full Time (Unclassified - Term)

　　Location: Other

　　Worksite: On-site requirement

　　Categories: Health Profession, Nutrition, Extension Agent / Educator,Family & Consumer Sciences, Food Safety/Science/Systems

　　Pay Grade: 06A

　　About This Role:

　　The Extension Nutrition Program, within K-State Research and Extension,is currently seeking a full-time Nutrition Educator. The NutritionEducator serves to meet the Kansas Supplemental Nutrition AssistanceProgram Education (SNAP-Ed) mission of empowering low-income Kansansusing evidence-based strategies to achieve healthy lives and reducehealth disparities. Specific strategies include direct education invarious settings; community-based projects to address policy, system, orenvironmental changes; and public health approaches to help children,families and adults improve dietary quality and food resource managementskills and increase physical activity. This position reports to theChisholm Trail District nutrition, food safety and health extensionagent.

　　Duties include, but are not limited to:

　　Collaborate with local extension agent(s) to assess the nutritionand health needs of low-income residents.Coordinate, prepare and deliver curriculum-based nutrition educationprogramming to limited resource groups and individuals of variousages in settings such as housing authorities, food banks, andschools.Develop partnerships and contacts with local service agencies,school districts and other community organizations.Serve as the local SNAP-Ed program and K-State Research & Extensionrepresentative for Chisholm Trail District.Participate in local community coalitions to promote, implement, andsupport initiatives for Policy, System and Environmental changesrelated to SNAP-Ed goals and objectives.Gather data and compile county SNAP-Ed reports and records forsubmission to the state SNAP-Ed office on a monthly, quarterly, andannual basis.Location and Worksite Options:

　　This position will serve Chisholm Trail District, which has offices inAbilene and Marion, KS. The primary office location will be Marion,KS. Regular travel to various sites within Chisholm Trail District isrequired, along with occasional overnight travel for trainings(approximately 3-4 times per year).

　　This position is required to be performed on-site. Work is performedon employer premises or designated assignment locations.

　　Why Join Us:

　　The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) is anutrition education program provided at no cost to Kansas families withlimited resources. Our goal is to provide nutrition education toindividuals and families who receive food assistance or who are eligibleto receive food assistance. In addition, we promote, implement andsupport initiatives for Policy, System and Environmental changes toimprove dietary quality, prevent obesity and increase physical activity.SNAP-Ed is sponsored by the USDA through a contract with the KansasDepartment for Children and Families (DCF) and implemented by K-StateResearch and Extension (KSRE). For more information go toksu.edu/ks-snaped/.

　　This position is benefits eligible: health insurance, lifeinsurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance program, paid timeoff-vacation, sick and holidays. To learn more visit:www.k-state.edu/hcs/benefits.

　　We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

　　Kansas State University embraces diversity and inclusion. The universityactively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment andcooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. TheUniversity is dedicated to promoting the Principles ofCommunity.{target="_blank"}

　　What You\'ll Need to Succeed:

　　Minimum Requirements:

　　High school diploma (or equivalent).Two years of relevant experience. Education may be substituted forexperience as determined relevant by the hiring manager.Preferred Qualifications:

　　Bachelor\'s Degree, preferably in Nutrition, Family and ConsumerSciences, Public Health, Education, or closely related field.

　　Knowledge of, and experience working with, limited-resource families,diverse audiences and subject matter including food safety andnutrition.

　　Exemplary written and verbal communication skills, confident speaking infront of groups and facilitating meetings.

　　Demonstrated leadership skills in community health promotion anddelivery of educational programs.

　　Experience complying with grant reporting