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Nutrition and Food Systems
Educator – Warrensburg, NY
The CCE Warren
Nutrition Education program provides evidence-based nutrition education
programs to help promote optimal health to individuals, families, and groups.
The Nutrition and
Food Systems Educator develops and delivers programs on topics like food
preparation, safety, and storage, healthy meals and recipes, food systems,
stretching food dollars, farm-to-school, food preservation, wild game and
edibles, health living, and other related topics. Programs are provided in
schools, senior centers, public libraries, community centers, virtually, and
more using hands-on, interactive cooking and teaching methods.
The Nutrition and
Food Systems Educator works as part of a dynamic team assisting each other with
programs, events, and other initiatives as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree.
- Ability to help ensure diverse,
equitable, and inclusive programs.
- Ability to meet regular travel
requirements associated with this position. A valid NYS driver's license with
the ability to drive and driving record acceptable for agency insurance
coverage are required.
- Ability to work flexible hours, which
may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.
- Program Skills – Ability to assess,
develop, deliver, and evaluate programs. Ability to exercise discretion and
independent judgment.Ability to
identify and secure funding that supports programs including sponsorships,
grant writing, developing public and private partnerships. Ability to develop
and maintain partner relationships, serve on advisory boards, committees, and
work teams.
- Communication Skills - Ability to
communicate effectively verbally and in writing with others.
- Technology Skills - Microsoft Office
suite, database, and internet software. Ability to adapt quickly to new
technologies and deliver virtual programs as needed.
- Work Environment – In addition to the
Working Conditions; the work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals to perform the essential functions. This position works in a
typical office environment and frequently works in community-based settings.
The position frequently lifts, moves, or transports program related materials
and equipment.The position regularly
shops for program materials and food. This position frequently demonstrates
recipes and meal preparation techniques. This position occasionally works in
outdoor weather conditions.
All
applications must be received on-line by 11:59 pm on March 1, 2024.Position closing dates may change
based on Association needs.
To Apply & For Further Details:
https://cornell.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CCECareerPage/job/New-York-State-Other/CCE-of-Warren-County-Nutrition-and-Food-Systems-Educator---Warrensburg--NY_WDR-00042232
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Last updated January 31, 2024