Community Nutrition Advisor
University of Idaho

Job Info

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University of Idaho

Community Nutrition Advisor

Location: Caldwell

Division/College: Col of Agricultural & Life Sciences

Employee Category: Classified

Pay Range: $15.00 per hour

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Summary:
Build partnerships and initiate collaborative programs with schools, food pantries, grocery retailers and/or community interests that represent social and environmental support systems for low income families and individuals. Educational programs developed and delivered will promote healthier food and physical activity choices for food stamp, also known as supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) recipients. Support coordination of policy, systems, and environmental work and enter data for the District. This position will be based out of Caldwell, Idaho.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess High School diploma, completion of high school equivalency or GED.

• Experience teaching or speaking publicly in a professional environment.
• Experience using computers, software, and the internet.
• Experience cooking or preparing food, food safety and maintaining equipment/supplies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing marketing tools and messaging, managing projects and creating presentations and charts using PowerPoint and Excel.
• Experience in nutrition and food resource management.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Health, Health Care Studies, Social Services, Education or a related field.
• Experience with data collection and research.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Must be able to teach or otherwise provide instruction of physical activities including, but not limited to, marching, toe touches, squats, and arm reaches/lifts.
• Must be able to lift, carry, or otherwise move instructional materials weighing up to 40 lbs. from vehicle to work site and from work site to vehicle.

Posting Number: SP003147P

Posting Date: 12/06/2021

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:
Applications submitted on or before December 22, 2021 will receive first consideration.

Schedules may have some flexibility. More information can be provided at the time of an interview.

IMPORTANT: To be considered, your “Letter of Qualification” must address EACH of the minimum qualifications, including pertinent education and/or experience. In addition, to improve your ranking during the evaluation process, address as many of the Preferred Qualifications as possible. Information on a resume WILL NOT be accepted as a substitute for submitting a Letter of Qualification. Eat Smart Idaho is a grant funded program and positions are subject to continued funding. The grants funding Eat Smart Idaho programming have been renewed annually for more than 20 years. Eat Smart Idaho staff are required to maintain a professional image for the betterment of the University of Idaho and Extension by acting as an advocate of the Land Grant University and its role in Idaho, the counties and communities; complying with the UI policy on affirmative action/equal opportunity as stated in the Faculty Staff Handbook by contributing to the University of Idaho Extension and local county Extension Affirmative Action Plans.

Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.







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