Maryland SNAP-Ed Agent Associate – Garrett County Nutrition Educator and Project Leader - Austin Community College : Job Details

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Organization's Summary Statement:The Nutrition Educator and Project Leader will deliver SNAP-Ed programs that encourage a nutritious and active lifestyle through increased food access, drinking more water, and promoting physical activity to low-income residents in Garrett County with emphasis on reaching SNAP recipients. SNAP-Ed's goal is to provide comprehensive programs that consist of nutrition education lessons, indirect education and policy, system and environmental-level changes at partnering sites.Responsibilities:

• Serve as Project Leader including supervising SNAP-Ed program assistant and leading SNAP-Ed county team meetings, team communication plans and budget. (Administrative role is approximately 10% of time.)
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations to plan, implement, and evaluate multi-level nutrition interventions including programming that creates a healthier environment for participants by influencing the policies and systems.
• Develop and submit annual collaborator agreements with youth and food access sites and budget for each collaborator.
• Plan and conduct SNAP-Ed programs that encourage a nutritious and active lifestyle through increased food access, drinking more water, and promoting physical activity to low-income youth and adults.
• Plan and conduct policy, systems and environmental (PSEs) change trainings for change agents including teachers, cafeteria workers, pantry employees and district/organization wide employees.
• Use SNAP-Ed evaluation instruments to conduct program assessment and report formative, process, and outcome evaluation data.
• Provide program support including technical assistance on PSE related efforts and supply purchase/distribution.
• Attend SNAP-Ed staff development programs and engage in regular communication with the statewide team.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in nutrition, health education, or a related field.
• Applicants must be self-motivated, flexible, innovative, and resourceful and must have skills and experience in conducting community-based education programs.
• A valid driver's license and access to an automobile for travel in Garrett County and to SNAP-Ed trainings.
• Successful candidate is required to obtain a clear background check by the State of Maryland and the FBI.

Preferences:

• Master's Degree.
• Experience in community organizing and/or partnering with grassroots communities and schools.
• Experience in writing grants and securing funds for projects.
• Experience working with diverse community stakeholders.
• Experience in conducting nutrition education activities involving food.

Physical Demands of the Position:

• A routine part of this position's responsibilities would be to transport materials to and from teaching/event locations, including loading and unloading the vehicle. The employee will frequently lift and/or move items weighing up to 20 pounds. Set-up and tear-down of displays, tables, and chairs would be necessary at many teaching sites.