Nutrition Education Specialist, Berks County

1 week ago


Reading, Pennsylvania, United States Penn State University Full time

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Penn State Extension, Berks County, is looking for a Nutrition Education Specialist (NES).

This role involves recruiting and educating low-income program participants in their designated service area with research-based knowledge and skills. The goal is to help them utilize their limited resources to achieve a nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle for themselves and their families, adhering to the USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans through approved state curricula.


Key Responsibilities:


- Deliver research-based education on healthful food selection, meal planning, food preparation, shopping, storage, food safety, and physical activity to relevant audiences.

- Recruit participants from the base county and surrounding areas, focusing on:
low-income youth, pregnant women, families with young children, and other members of the SNAP benefits-eligible population.
- Gather evaluation data from participants to illustrate the program's impact to federal funding agencies. Report to the supervising educator regarding training, planning, program delivery, communication, evaluation, and reporting of program activities.

Education and Experience:


This position may be filled as a Nutrition Education Specialist Support or Intermediate Support, based on the successful candidate's competencies, education, and experience.

Typical requirements for a Support position include a High School Diploma or higher, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. An associate's degree or higher, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required for an Intermediate Support position.

Additional education beyond typical requirements is not considered an advantage. Bilingual Spanish-speaking candidates are encouraged to apply.

Clearances Required:

This position necessitates the following clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to the clearances.

The pay range for this position, encompassing all possible grades, is:
$28, $45,800.00. For additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure, please refer to the relevant resources.

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