Efnep Nutrition Education Assistant

Available Title(s):
255M-YN_CS_NPS - Instruction & Classroom Support Technician 1

Business Title:
EFNEP Nutrition Education Assistant

Employee Type:
Classified

Time Type:
Full time

Position Term:

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

This recruitment will be filling two positions.

These positions works in the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program known as EFNEP. The Nutrition Education Assistant, with training and supervision, teaches about nutrition in culturally sensitive and appropriate ways for adults and youth, low income audiences in various community locations. The mission is to teach adults and youth with limited incomes to develop skills and behaviors to eat healthfully.

These positions presents nutrition and food lessons to participants at locations throughout the county as part of the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP). This position is located at WSU Pierce County Extension and will work primarily with diverse audiences.

Those interested in the position are encouraged to apply, even if they don't meet all listed requirements!

Required Qualifications:

Six months of full-time experience/training in the appropriate discipline; OR equivalent education/experience.

• Ability to work a flexible, yet structured schedule with occasional night and weekend shifts to meet the needs of program partners and grant requirements.
• Employment is contingent upon passing an annual background screening.
• Ability to organize materials for classes.
• While using a private or WSU-owned vehicle for official business, must have current automobile liability insurance (meeting the requirements described in RCW 46.30.020 and RCW 46.29.090).
• Washington State Food Workers Card or willingness/ability to obtain on hire. (Paid for by WSU)
• Knowledge of or experience working in food, nutrition, community education, or a related field.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel within targeted counties. (Travel will be reimbursed at standard IRS mileage rate)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual in Spanish or another language, in order to deliver classes in both languages.
• Experience planning and delivering nutritional education to youth and adults.
• Ability to work well with other people and diverse program participants.
• Ability to keep written logs of activities and complete reports.

Additional Information:

Area/College:

WSU Extension

Department Name:

EFNEP

City, State, Zip:

Tacoma, WA 98418

Department Link:

https://extension.wsu.edu/pierce/

Monthly Salary:

Range 39, $3,294.00 - 4,385.00 A-M |

Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28 OR applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes: paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.

For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for classified staff visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022-Benefit-Overview-for-Civil-Service.pdf. Find total compensation here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.

FTE:

100%

Screening Begin Date:

This position has been re-posted. Applicants must submit their completed application by Thursday, August 24, 2023 at 11:59 PM.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must upload the following documents to their online application.

External candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/CV" section of your application.

Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application.

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected].

To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Pierce-County/Instruction-Classroom-Support-Technician-1_R-8272

Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.

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