Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County’s Community Education Program seeks a Nutrition Parent Educator for Parent-Toddler Nutrition Programs throughout Suffolk County.

    

Job Responsibilities:

Teach nutrition programs about feeding young children to library audiences and parent groups.Serve as a resource to answer parent/caregiver questions at library programs.Maintain requires program data, record and submit monthly statistics.Review scheduling plans with supervising educator.Make arrangements to have adequate handouts and supplies available.Purchase necessary supplies for each program. Review subject matter materials currently available.Suggest updates when appropriate according to current research findings or when changes would better meet the needs of the program participants.Keep current in subject matter area. Suggest ideas for additional teaching aids and visuals.Deliver programs to diverse audiences in community settings in accordance with program agreements.

Qualifications:

Associate degree with an emphasis in food and nutrition.Experience with young children.Understanding of children’s nutritional needs and the parent-child feeding relationship.Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.Ability to communicate effectively.Ability to work independently.Ability to meet acceptable background check standards, if required.Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings, and/or weekends, as appropriate.Bachelor’s degree or nutrition certifications desirable.Teaching experience with children and/or adults desirable.

POSITION DETAILS:

Salary:            $20-22 per hour

Schedule:      NONEXEMPT – TEMP

No relocation or VISA Sponsorship available

HOW TO APPLY:

Review of applications will begin immediately. The position will remain open until a qualified pool of candidates is obtained.

Applicants need to:

Attach/upload a resume to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format. Attach/upload a cover letter to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format. Attach/upload contacts info for three references to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format.

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External Applicants: (including current employees of other Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations), please refer to the Applying for a Job (External Candidate) document for additional guidance.

Internal Applicants: Current employees of the Cornell Cooperative Extension Association indicated in this job posting are considered internal applicants; please refer to the Applying for a Job (Internal Candidate) document for additional guidance.

The Association may make reasonable accommodations to enable applicants to participate in the hiring process and employees to perform their essential functions. If you require an accommodation to participate in the selection process, you are encouraged to contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County Human Resources at (631) 727-7850 or via email at HR-CCESuffolk@cornell.edu

  

Job Title:

Association Tmp Program

Level:

No Grade - Hourly

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Company:

Contact Name:

Nicholas Ng

Cornell Cooperative Extension is a collaboration among Cornell University, the United States Department of Agriculture, the State of New York, and the residents of New York State.  Per NYS Law, county and regional extension service associations are subordinate government agencies.  This employment opportunity is with the entities listed and not with Cornell University.

Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. Individuals who bring a diverse perspective and are supportive of diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

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