Nutrition Program Associate - Boone County

Job Description MU TITLE: Educational Program Associate III LOCATION: Coverage of Boone and Howard Counties - Columbia, MO The University of Missouri (MU) Office of Extension and Engagement's distinct land‑grant mission is to improve lives, communities, and economies by producing relevant, reliable, and responsive educational strategies throughout Missouri. Our dedicated faculty and staff collaborate with researchers and community leaders to develop and deliver programs that address the needs of Missourians. Health and Human Sciences Extension programs promote optimal well‑being of individuals, families, and communities. This position will teach basic nutrition, health, physical activity, food resource management, food safety, and food security concepts to Missourians. They may also present at conferences for school districts and co‑teach programs with a Regional Specialist to audiences that qualify according to program guidance. Essential Duties 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 who serve limited resource audiences to develop educational opportunities as well as 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. Ability to travel and work flexible hours including evenings and weekends is required. Other duties as assigned. Shift Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Ability to travel and work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends is required. Minimum Qualifications An associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 6 months of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired. Preferred Qualifications Associate Degree or sixty (60) hours college credit, 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 a rate of one (1) year experience is equivalent to five (5) college credits—up to a maximum of ten (10) years. An additional nine (9)–ten (10) college credits will be required. Community Health Worker Certification. Benefit Eligibility This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, 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. For additional information on University benefits, visit 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 University of Missouri-Columbia