SNAP-Ed. Program Associate I, Senior Nutrition Educator - Mercer County - Military Veterans

Position Summary:

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a SNAP -Ed. Program Associate I, Senior Nutrition Educator - Mercer County for the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences. The goal of the services provided is to help program participants improve their food security; dietary quality; physical activity; and food safety behaviors.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Education ( SNAP -Ed) is a federally funded grant program that supports evidence-based nutrition education and obesity prevention interventions and projects for persons eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ( SNAP ) through complementary direct education, multi-level interventions, and community and public health approaches to improve nutrition.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Recruits and works with agencies willing to host SNAP-Ed program(s).
• Ensures compliance with all federal outreach and budget guidelines regarding all activities that occur within the project.
• Responsible for various reports designed to document the project's success.
• Serves as a mentor to PA IIs and takes a lead in identifying and developing opportunities for professional development for the team.
• Serves on appropriate boards and councils in the community to maintain a strong presence for the program.
• Serves as a role model for his/her volunteers and always maintains a professional demeanor and confidentiality.

• Requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in health education, public health or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of coordination, writing, and nutrition education promotion/outreach.
• Also required two years of post-baccalaureate experience.

• Highly proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher).
• Comfortable utilizing appliances and kitchen supplies for cooking and food preparation with hands on nutrition education lessons.

• This position must have the ability to carry program materials and supplies, including audio-visual equipment; ability to arrange set-up of class space (move tables and chairs).
• The individual must successfully complete Rutgers Youth Protection and Serv Safe Food Handler Training.
• Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends and able to travel statewide.