SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educator, Tribal Food Systems

SNAP‑Ed is a nutrition education program provided at no cost to Kansas families who are eligible to receive food assistance. Nutrition educators use evidence-based strategies to empower clients to achieve healthy lives and reduce health disparities.

  • 519237
  • Other, Kansas
  • Extension Nutrition Progrm
  • Temporary Part-time
  • Opening on: Feb 21 2025
  • Remote eligible
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About This Role

The Extension Nutrition Program, within K‑State Research and Extension, is currently seeking a part-time Nutrition Educator. Nutrition educators support the Kansas Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP‑Ed) mission of empowering limited-resource Kansans to achieve healthy lives and reduce health disparities.

Nutrition educators will use evidence-based strategies, including:

  • Direct education in various settings.
  • Community-based projects to address policy, system, and environmental (PSE) changes.
  • Public health approaches to help children, adults and older adults improve dietary quality, develop food resource management skills and increase physical activity.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
 
Planning and preparation
  • Collaborate with local extension professionals to assess the nutrition and health needs of residents with limited resources.
  • Prepare for events by gathering necessary materials. (For example, purchasing and preparing food for a cooking demonstration.

Teaching

  • Coordinate, prepare and deliver curriculum-based nutrition education programming to groups and individuals of various ages. Programs may be hosted online, as hybrid events or in settings like housing authorities, food pantries, schools, etc. Educational events will include recipe demonstrations, informational presentations, and interactive lessons.
  • Communicate and interact appropriately with a variety of audiences.
  • Utilize critical thinking skills to solve problems and adapt to new situations that may arise while working with clients.

Community outreach and policy, system, and environmental (PSE) work

  • Develop partnerships and contacts with local service agencies, school districts and other community organizations.
  • Participate in community coalitions to promote, implement and support initiatives for PSE changes related to SNAP‑Ed objectives.
  • Serve as a local SNAP‑Ed program and
    K‑State Research and Extension representative for Tribal Food Systems.

Reporting

  • Gather data and compile SNAP‑Ed reports and records.

Professional development

  • Participate in regular training, including staff meetings, statewide trainings and events, and approved conferences and workshops to improve nutrition knowledge, teaching practices, and record keeping skills.

 

This position reports to the Tribal Food Systems Coordinator. This appointment is a temporary position and is contingent upon the continuing availability of funding and the need for these services.

This is a part-time position that is not benefits eligible. The selected candidate will be expected to work an average of 18 hours per week.

About Us

K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service. Our system is designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well-being of Kansans. We are a partnership between Kansas State University and federal, state, and county governments. We have extension offices in every Kansas county. Learn more at ksre.k‑state.edu.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP‑Ed) is a nutrition education program provided at no cost to Kansas families with limited resources. Our goal is to provide nutrition education to individuals and families who receive food assistance or who are eligible to receive food assistance. In addition, we promote, implement and support initiatives for Policy, System and Environmental changes to improve dietary quality, prevent obesity and increase physical activity. SNAP‑Ed is sponsored by the USDA through a contract with the Kansas Department for Children and Families and implemented by K‑State Research and Extension.  For more information go to k‑state.edu/ks-snaped.

The Kansas Tribal Food Systems program is a coalition of health-conscious tribal members and other specialized groups working to improve nutrition and access to healthy foods for Native American tribes in Kansas. The project is overseen by the Kansas Alliance for Tribal Community Health (KATCH), which is comprised of the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska; the Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas; Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation; and the Sac & Fox Nation of Missouri in Kansas and Nebraska.

The partnership between K-State Research and Extension, Kansas SNAP-Ed, and the Kansas Tribal Food System program provides community-relevant nutrition education, as well as support for policy, systems and environmental changes to promote health and food access for Native American tribes in Kansas.

Location and Worksite Option

This position will serve communities members of Native American tribes in Kansas. The program’s primary office is in Holton, KS.

This position is remote, but will require regular travel to various sites within the Tribal Food Systems network. It will also involve overnight travel for trainings (approximately 2-3 times per year).

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High school diploma (or equivalent).
  • Two years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in nutrition, family and consumer sciences, public health, education, or a closely related field.
  • Demonstrated interest in physical activity, food safety, meal planning, food preparation and food resource management.
  • Experience working with limited-resource families and tribal audiences.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, confident speaking in front of groups and facilitating meetings.
  • Leadership experience in community-level initiatives.
  • Experience facilitating educational programs with youth, adults and older adults.
  • Understanding of public health approaches to promote policy, system and environmental changes to improve access to healthy food and physical activity opportunities.
  • Experience complying with standardized policies and procedures and grant reporting requirements.

Other Requirements:

  • Valid driver’s license, proof of vehicle insurance and reliable transportation.

Sponsorship eligibility:

  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

How to Apply

You will be asked to submit the following:

  • A cover letter explaining why you are a good candidate for this position.
  • A resume detailing your education, employment history, and relevant experiences.

You will also be asked to provide contact information for three professional references.

Screening of Applications Begins

Screening will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The start date is negotiable.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$16.50 - $20.50/hour

 

 

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Kansas State University embraces diversity and inclusion. The university actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. The University is dedicated to promoting the Principles of Community.

Work Authorization: 

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Background Screening Statement:

Upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment, a candidate may be subject to a background check per K-State’s background check policy.

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