SNAP Ed. Sr. Nutritionist - Oriskany, NY

This position will serve as the sole Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-ED) Senior Nutritionist for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County and will implement SNAP-ED programming from a menu of existing SNAP-ED educational programs and program activities. This position will implement already-existing educational programming, including occasional creation of lesson plans based on established program knowledge, to the public to improve healthy food and lifestyle choices among low-income families and individuals encompassing all age groups. This position will be responsible for the delivery of established SNAP-ED programming to community groups, and will deliver other established SNAP-ED programming and activities, both on-site and off-site, in the community, in accordance with the Nutrition Program Area's Plan of Work. This position will also coordinate all administrative aspects of the SNAP-ED Program and will assist the Program Leader, Communications Coordinator and Environmental Nutritionist with marketing efforts for SNAP-ED programming, to include the environmental change initiative in collaboration with other Nutritionists of the SNAP-ED program in the North Country Region. The SNAP-ED Sr. Nutritionist will provide guidance and oversight to CCE of Oneida County SNAP-ED Program Educators.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or Public Health. Associate's Degree in Nutrition or Public Health and 2 years transferable program/functional experience may substitute for the Bachelor's Degree requirement.
• Experience relevant to the role of the position.
• Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with purchasing and preparing foods, utilizing business expense accounts and pragmatic use of resources.
• Familiarity with reviewing and following recipes and assure compliance to federal and state guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize program resources within the general community.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, teach and evaluate informal educational programs through a variety of delivery methods to reach individuals and groups.
• Demonstrated ability to function as a team member working with volunteers and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to organize reference materials for programming purposes.
• Demonstrated ability to relate to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through oral, written and visual means.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize computer technologies for educational and communication purposes.

Position Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Program Delivery - 70%

• Utilize established program resources and materials in program work.
• Implement existing SNAP-ED programming to community groups at schools, food pantries, Department of Social Services (DSS), etc.
• Implement already-established SNAP-ED educational programming and program activities in support of other Nutrition programming efforts as identified/needed to support the established plan of work.
• Assist in providing existing information to bring awareness to the public in the form of impact statements, articles for progress/annual reports, and news releases, etc.
• Utilize existing program materials and educational framework to teach a targeted number of both adult and youth participants in the SNAP-ED Program. The target is 20 nutrition activities per month and act as an integral member to assist the team to reaching 75 direct participants per month.
• Apply established subject matter knowledge to create lesson plans to meet program objectives.
• Under the direction and oversight of the Program Leader, adapt already established curriculum and materials as needed to meet established program objectives.
• Provide SNAP-ED educational programs via mass media.
• Work to foster acceptance of the SNAP-ED Program, methods and policies while addressing community and individual needs and considering diverse audiences.
• Assist the Program Leader in multi-association team efforts through joint planning and implementation of multi-disciplinary programs and program activities to deliver the SNAP-ED Program.
• Serve as a subject-matter resource in the area of Nutrition to staff and participants, community organizations and the general public.
• Serve as a team member and cooperate with the entire Association and Nutrition Program staff to achieve Association delivery goals.

Program Evaluation - 5%

• Implement program evaluation as designed.
• Interact with program participants to obtain evaluation data, to include: evaluating effectiveness of classes and instructors within program areas for all SNAP-ED programs.
• Assist the Program Leader in the process of analyzing program data, and based on that analysis, assist in making recommendations for improvements in program offerings.
• Communicate evaluation findings to constituents as appropriate.

Administrative Direction - 5%

• Assist in the planning of major public events and programs including, but not limited to: assisting with mass media efforts related to upcoming events and programs.

Administrative Management - 10%

• Assist in identifying and recommending program needs (i.e. program supplies and materials) to the Program Leader.
• Provide supervision and oversight to SNAP-ED Program Educators by coaching, supporting and providing feedback to enable educators to achieve program objectives and meet the needs of constituents.
• Solve problems and resolve conflicts that arise within the SNAP-ED Program, utilizing appropriate policies and procedures.
• Provide programmatic guidance to staff and volunteers.

Administrative Coordination/Operation - 5%

• Organize and coordinate program activities related to SNAP-ED programming (i.e. food demonstrations, direct lessons to adults and youth, etc).
• Coordinate identified administrative aspects of the SNAP-ED Program to include, but not limited to: preparing correspondence, maintaining files, etc.
• Coordinate, compile and organize existing program resources and program materials.
• Effectively maintain existing professional relationships with other agencies, organizations and businesses that promote effective communication and facilitate continued programming efforts.
• Assist the Program Leader, Communications Coordinator and Environmental Nutritionist in utilizing effective marketing strategies in the promotion of SNAP-ED programming efforts to include, but not limited to: print media, news media, social media, multi-media efforts and the environmental change initiative in collaboration with other Nutritionists in the SNAP-ED Program in the North Country Region.
• Utilize existing program materials to recruit adult and youth participants to the SNAP-ED Program. Materials will be distributed throughout the community at places to include, but not limited to, grocery stores, housing complexes, and DSS.
• This position may require the transport of program materials and resources in performing position responsibilities.
• Assist in the promotion of major public events and programs including, but not limited to: assisting with mass media efforts related to upcoming events and programs.

Professional Improvement & Other Duties as Assigned - 5%

• In cooperation with Supervisor and/or Executive Director, jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan as a means to increase competencies relative to position accountabilities and to address changes in programming and association priorities.
• Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension including but not limited to attendance at staff meetings, timely reporting of expenses, working with other staff, general marketing of Extension programs and other duties as assigned.

Health & Safety - Applied to all duties and functions

• Support the association to maintain a safe working environment.
• Be familiar and strive to follow any applicable federal, state, local regulations, association health and safety policy/procedure/requirement and standard.
• Act proactively to prevent accidents/injuries and communicate hazards to supervisors when identified.

EEO/EPO & Policy - Applied to all duties and functions

• Appreciate and embrace diversity in all interactions with clientele, staff, volunteers and the public.
• Assist the Cornell Cooperative Extension system in reaching out to diverse audiences.
• Aware of, and adheres to, established Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Oneida County policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the overall success of the organization by performing all assigned duties in a professional, timely and accurate manner.

Position Details

This is a full time position, 37.5 hours/week. Excellent benefits, based on eligibility, including:

• Paid Vacation, Sick & Personal leave
• Paid Holidays
• NYS Health Insurance Program (including FREE Dental Insurance)
• NYS Retirement (NYSERS)
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Tax Deferred Annuity Plan
• Voluntary Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Group Universal Life Insurance
• Voluntary Personal Accidental Insurance
• Voluntary Legal Plan Insurance
• Voluntary Long Term Care Insurance
• Voluntary Auto and Homeowner's Insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Voluntary New York's College Savings Program
• ClearPoint Credit Counseling Solutions

No relocation or VISA Sponsorship available.

The Association may make reasonable accommodations to enable applicants to participate in the hiring process and employees to perform the essential functions of their job. If you require an accommodation so you may participate in the selection process you are encouraged to contact Cornell Cooperative Extension Administrative Systems at 607-255-6120 or via email at: cce.recruitment@cornell.edu.

For additional questions please contact Lori North, Association Lead Human Resources Manager, e-mail lrn22@cornell.edu .

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