Nutrition Educator

4 days ago


New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Louisiana State University Full time
Job Summary

This position is responsible for providing nutrition education and information to program participants, teaching proper methods of food preparation and storage, and assisting in conducting outreach and related activities for assigned nutritional programs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide nutrition education and information to program participants
  • Teach proper methods of food preparation and storage consistent with food safety standards
  • Assist in conducting outreach and related activities for assigned nutritional programs
  • Prepare bulletin boards and distribute information at health units, universities, and other locations
  • Provide program information to community partners and form relationships to recruit program participants and volunteers
  • Take basic measurements of program participants to track nutritional and health goals
  • Teach classes on parenting, money management, and other topics as relative to the program
  • Accompany higher-level educators on home visits and/or to vendor locations
  • Maintain program participant information and records in an electronic system
  • Assist on site visits by documenting stock levels and product pricing
  • Maintain supplies for educational purposes, such as visual aids and cooking demonstrations
  • Document lessons, such as resources used and participation counts
  • Make referrals to other assistance programs as needed
Requirements
  • No specialized training or experience required
  • High School diploma or equivalent required
  • Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and automobile insurance
  • Must be able to demonstrate basic computer knowledge and effective verbal, written, and listening skills
  • Must be able to transport supplies and equipment (up to 30 lbs.)
  • Will travel daily within the parish(es) assigned and occasional out of the parish for training purposes
  • May work flexible hours including weekends and/or evenings
  • Knowledge of the community, including living within the assigned parish (currently or previously), and knowledge of social service programs within the community are necessary
About the LSU Agricultural Center

The LSU AgCenter is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. The AgCenter is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect, and appreciation of differences in individuals. The AgCenter is also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.

Benefits

The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances, Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan, university holidays, generous annual and sick leave benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System.


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