Nutrition Educator - Palm Beach County
- Employer
- University of Florida
- Location
- Palm Beach
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job no: 517982
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Palm Beach
Categories: Agriculture/Life Science/Vet Medicine, Education/Instructional, Health Profession, Research/Scientific/Grants, Veteran's Preference Eligible
Department:60451000 - AG-FAMILY NUTRITION PROGRAM
Extension Program Assistant - Family Nutrition Program
Job Description:The UF/IFAS Extension Family Nutrition Program (FNP) is a grant funded program by the USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed). We help limited-resource families in Florida access more nutritious food choices on a budget and adopt healthier eating and physical activity habits to reduce the risk of obesity and chronic disease. Nutrition Educators with this grant in Palm Beach County will teach general nutrition to groups of low-income families and youth and learn through on-the-job training skills and information related to providing physical activity and lessons from evidence-based curricula.
Normal Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8-5. Frequent night and weekend hours may be required due to the nature of the program.
The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is committed to creating an environment that affirms diversity across a variety of dimensions, including ability, class, ethnicity/race, gender identity and expression. We particularly welcome applicants who can contribute to such an environment through their scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and professional service.
If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.
Advertised Salary:$15.00 / hour
The University of Florida offers highly competitive benefits and retirement options, generous leave plans, a health and wellness program that reflects its commitment to quality of life and quality of work, and many more competitive perks and rewards.
Minimum Requirements:High School Diploma or Equivalent
Preferred Qualifications:- Knowledge of nutrition or previous teaching experience desirable.
- Experience working with low income clients helpful.
- Someone who is inspired by our mission and values: FNP Core Values
- Able to follow directions and complete reports.
- Ability to work both as a team and independently.
- Working knowledge of MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc) highly preferred.
- Bilingual
This is a time-limited, grant-funded position headquartered in Palm Beach County UF/IFAS Extension.
Valid Driver's License required.
Section 435 Background check required of candidates pre-employment.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
This position is eligible for veteran’s preference. If you are claiming veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.
This position has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.
Health Assessment Required:No
Advertised: 17 May 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 30 May 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
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