Nutrition Education Program Assistant

2 weeks ago

Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States State of South Carolina Full time

Salary:
$0.00 Annually

Location:
Hampton County, SC

Job Type:
Temporary Grant - Full-Time

Agency:
South Carolina State University
Division:
Office of 1890 Research & Extension Programs

Job Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Required:
  • High School Graduate or GED with a minimum of 3 years of professional experience beyond high school or completion of a 2-year college or vocational/technical program.
  • Two years of relevant experience in food and nutrition or similar fields.
  • Creative and innovative approach to educational programming.
  • Proficient in public speaking and writing.
  • Experience in engaging with diverse groups, including schools and community organizations.
  • Valid Driver's license.
  • Proof of citizenship or authorization to work in the United States.
  • Effective communication skills in English.

Key Duties:

Delivering Educational Programs:
Facilitates nutrition education sessions for families with limited resources. Conducts food demonstrations and engages in activities aimed at recruitment and education within local community organizations and educational institutions. Organizes special programs and events tailored to specific communities and schools as needed. Recruits participants in designated areas to provide nutrition lessons.

Coordinating with Community Agencies:
Plans and collaborates with community organizations or educational institutions to schedule regular group teaching sessions and special events targeting the intended audience. Organizes individual or group teaching sessions on a consistent basis.

Assessing Needs and Reporting:
Evaluates participants' nutritional needs using program tools and makes referrals to appropriate community resources. Assists expectant and new mothers in developing personalized nutrition education plans through hands-on experiences, including food preparation activities. Implements nutrition education strategies to meet program objectives and routinely collects and compiles program data for reporting purposes.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate.

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.


Additional Responsibilities:
Participates in all required training sessions, which may include some overnight travel. Identifies and engages target audiences as volunteers in teaching and program support. Ensures compliance with the Civil Rights/Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action plan of the South Carolina State University 1890 Extension in all assigned program responsibilities, ensuring that clientele understand that Extension offers educational programs, assistance, and materials to all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability.

Travel Requirements:
Travel within the region may be necessary, with occasional overnight travel required.

Application Requirements:
This position is federally funded by Section 1444, Agricultural Extension Activities at 1890 Land-Grant Institutions.

Benefits:
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, retirement and savings plan options, and paid vacation and sick leave. Additionally, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules may be available to employees of certain state agencies.

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