EFNEP Nutrition Education Assistant | Washington State University - Military Veterans

EFNEP Nutrition Education Assistant Online applications must be received before 12:00am on: September 23, 2024 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details. Available Title(s): 255M-YNCSNPS - Instruction & Classroom Support Technician 1 Business Title: EFNEP Nutrition Education Assistant Employee Type: Classified Position Details: Summary of Duties: The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) is seeking a Nutrition Education Assistant to teach about nutrition for low-income audiences in various community locations. With training and supervision, this position helps tailor curriculum for adults and youth with limited resources, empowering them to make long-lasting healthy changes. This position is located within WSU Extension Pierce County, at Pierce County Human Services. Successful educators: Are confident speaking in front of groups and engaging participants in class activities, Possess strong interpersonal skills to effectively recruit and retain participants and collaborate with community agencies, Have excellent time management and are self-driven, to successfully work independently with minimal supervision. Duties include, but are not limited to: Planning and Preparation: plan recruitment events, prepare for events and classes (including grocery shopping and food prep) Teaching: communicate and interact appropriately with culturally diverse audiences, think critically and be adaptable to potential challenges that may arise Data & Reporting: detail-oriented data collection and entry, submit accurate and timely administrative reports Recruiting and Networking: identify, form, and maintain relationships with community agencies, encourage enrollment through health/resource fairs, group presentations, and printed materials Required Qualifications: Six months of full-time experience/training in the appropriate discipline; OR equivalent education/experience. Ability to organize materials for classes. Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards. While using a private or WSU-owned vehicle for official business, must have current automobile liability insurance (meeting the requirements described in RCW 46.30.020 and RCW 46.29.090 ). Ability to work a flexible, yet structured schedule with occasional night and weekend shifts to meet the needs of program partners and grant requirements. Employment is contingent upon passing an annual background screening. Preferred Qualifications: Experience planning and delivering nutritional education to youth and adults. Ability to work well with other people and diverse program participants. Ability to keep written logs of activities and complete reports. Additional Information: Area/College: WSU Extension Department Name: Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) City, State, Zip: Tacoma, WA 98418 Department Link: https://extension.wsu.edu/efnep/ Monthly Salary: $3,393.00 - $4,517.00 | Range 39 | Steps A - M Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28 . WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes: paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for classified staff visit: https: //hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Civil-Service.pdf . Find total compensation here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/ . Overtime Eligibility: Overtime Eligible FTE: 100% This is a Permanent position. Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by September 22, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 , engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made. Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. External candidates, please upload all documents in the 'Resume/CV' section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the 'Resume/Cover Letter' section of your application. Required Documents: 1) Resume Time Type: Full time Position Term: 12 Month WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply. WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu . Notice of Non-Discrimination WSU prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates complaint with Title IX. Inquiries regarding Title IX and reports of sex discrimination can be directed to the WSU Title IX Coordinator . More information on WSU's policies and procedures to respond to discrimination and harassment are available here: Nondiscrimination statement . To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSUJobs/job/Pierce-County/EFNEP-Nutrition-Education-AssistantR-12231 Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer. Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. 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