SNAP-Ed Nutrition Instructor

Position Summary

Provide education and support for the Eat Smart Idaho Program in the areas of nutrition, food safety, food resource management, and physical activity to eligible, limited-resource participants including Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) recipients, SNAP eligible youth and adult audiences.

This position will be based out of Caldwell, Idaho.We are looking for individuals wanting to join our team to work with our families in need and help them discover a healthier lifestyle.

This is an ongoing position, contingent upon continued funding. Responsibilities Job Duty Function Provide education and skill development to participants : Job Duties / Responsibilities Program Delivery

• Teach approved curricula on basic nutrition, food safety, food resource management, and physical activity to limited resource adult and youth participants in group settings both in person and online (may include conducting occasional classes with place-bound clients in their home).
• Demonstrate food and recipe preparation techniques to participants.
• Maintain and purchase supplies for implementing education.
• Work with a supervisor and agencies to identify low-income clientele who would benefit from the program.
• Maintain respectful and cooperative working relationships with agencies and organizations.
• Arrange for and schedule locations and dates to provide educational classes.
• Actively recruit eligible adults and youth to participate in scheduled classes.

Program Evaluation and Impacts

• Complete and submit essential paperwork in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records.
• Inform supervisor about program progress and impacts.

Percentage Of Time 80% Essential / Marginal Essential Job Duty Function Provide education and environmental support in nutrition, food safety and food resource management : Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Initiate relationships with organizations, agencies and individuals that make up the social environmental networks that influence decisions made by SNAP recipients.
• Assist in connecting partners with the Eat Smart Idaho Community Nutrition Advisor.
• Assist the Eat Smart Idaho Administrator, Coordinator and / or Community Nutrition Advisor with changing the layout, organization, and signage of stores, food pantries, and school cafeterias;
• organizing a healthy food drive project; gathering local information about food insecurity, food deserts, and access to physical activity opportunities;

presenting healthy cooking demonstrations and nutrition education in locations where SNAP recipients make food choices.

Percentage Of Time 15% Essential / Marginal Essential Job Duty Function Contributes to team effort : Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Listen to and respect the ideas of others.
• Assist coworkers to ensure quality and timely customer service. Share information, expertise, and resources with coworkers.
• Update or learn new technology and / or skills.
• Assist with social media and other technology to enhance learning and engagement strategies in and out of class.
• Perform additional related duties as requested.

Percentage Of Time 5% Essential / Marginal Marginal Position Qualifications Required Qualifications

• Experience using computers, software and the internet.
• Experience cooking or preparing food and maintaining related equipment / supplies.
• Must possess High School diploma, completion of high school equivalency or GED.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with low resource audiences and working cooperatively with support systems, networks, and agency programs available for low-income people / low resource audience.
• Experience developing a lesson plan and teaching groups of people.
• Experience marketing programs at agency sites and working cooperatively with agencies that target limited resource families.
• Knowledge or teaching experience related to nutrition, food safety, food resource management and physical activity topics, guidelines and best practices.
• Ability to follow a curriculum including teaching and speaking publicly, strong communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse audience.
• Ability to work independently, be self-motivated and give attention to detail and maintain accurate records.
• Bilingual (English / Spanish)

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Must be able to teach or otherwise provide instruction of physical activities including, but not limited to, marching, toe touches, squats, and arm reaches / lifts.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and / or otherwise move instructional materials weighing up to 40 lbs. from vehicle to work site and from work site to vehicle.

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