Nutrition Program Associate - Livingston County

The University of Missouri (MU) Office of Extension and Engagement – Health and Human Sciences Department is hiring an Educational Program Associate III. The position involves teaching basic nutrition, health, physical activity, food resource management, food safety, and food security concepts to Missourians, presenting at conferences, and co‑teaching with a Regional Specialist. Responsibilities Provide educational programs to youth and adults. Utilize approved curricula. Select appropriate activities for specific audience from the approved curriculum. Collaborate with Regional Extension specialists and community agencies that serve limited resource audiences to develop educational opportunities and implement policy, systems and environmental (PSE) initiatives. Serve on local school wellness committees, as needed. Submit reporting and evaluation in a timely fashion. Assist individuals in completing SNAP applications. Travel and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required. Other duties as assigned. Leadership Received and Exercised Administrative supervision is received from the FNEP Associate Director. Core Attributes Your personal standard of excellence, effective teamwork, civility, respect for all, strong written and oral communication, minimal guidance, self‑directed learning, flexibility, and adaptability to changing environments are essential. Shift Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Travel and flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, are required. Minimum Qualifications Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with at least 6 months of relevant experience. Preferred Qualifications Associate Degree or sixty (60) college credit hours with an emphasis in Nutrition, Education, Human Development, Social Work, Consumer & Family Sciences, Public Health, or Communication at time of appointment. Relevant work experience in Nutrition, Education, Human Development, Social Work, Consumer & Family Sciences, Public Health, or Communication can be substituted at the rate of one year experience equivalent to five college credits—up to a maximum of ten years. An additional nine or ten college credits will be required. Community Health Worker Certification. Anticipated Hiring Range Salary Range: $17.25 – $18.00 per hour (Grade GGS‑007). Benefit Eligibility This position is eligible for University benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.