Cornell Cooperative Extension

Nassau County

SNAP-Ed Nutritionist

Location: East Meadow, NY

Position Summary:

This Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention (SNAP-Ed) Nutritionist position provides input into the planning for and conducts the implementation of public education to improve healthy food and lifestyle choices among SNAP and SNAP eligible families and individuals encompassing all age groups through the Long Island Region. As part of the LI Region SNAP-Ed Program, this position works closely with the team of Nutrition Educators and the Project Director to conduct program delivery, evaluation, management and marketing. This position also collaborates with the SNAP-Ed staff conducting social marketing and environmental activities. This position will be beased in the CCE Nassau County office. Traveling between Nassau County partnered locations and Suffolk County partnered locations on a daily basis will be required.

This is a 1.0 FTE grant-funded position. Funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) program is through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and administered by the Federal Food and Nutrition Services (FNS).

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Public Health or Health Education, appropriate to the responsibilities of the position, and a minimum of one (1) year related work or volunteer experience providing nutrition or health education to target audiences.
  • Valid NYS Driver’s License and the ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
  • Ability to flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.
  • Ability to transport/move supplies and equipment, climb stairs with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Ability to clearly communicate (speak, read and write proficiently) in English.
  • Ability to clearly communicate (speak, read and write proficiently) in Spanish and/or Haitian-Creole.
  • Ability to present effective educational lessons to target audiences and work with diverse audiences of all ages.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Must be able to purchase and prepare foods, utilizing business expense account and pragmatic use of resources.
  • Must be able to review and follow recipes and assure compliance to federal and state guidelines.
  • Proficiency in the use of modern electronic technology and software (e.g. video, audio, computers, texting, Microsoft Office Programs, social media, internet and database software, etc.).
  • Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, including marketing the SNAP-Ed Program and use of social media.
  • Ability to plan and organize personal work responsibilities according to priorities developed with the immediate supervisor.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Registered Dietician.
  • Familiarity with the community in which the work will take place and ability to utilize program resources within the community.
  • Familiarity with a variety of program delivery methods to reach individuals and groups in youth and adult audiences and ability to integrate youth and adult development principles into educational activities.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

POSITION DETAILS:

This position is a full-time, non-exempt position, 40 hours per week. The hourly rate for this position is $30.00. This position, based on eligibility, offers a comprehensive benefit package, to include: health and dental insurance, NYS retirement, vacation and sick leave.

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

HOW TO APPLY:

Review of applications will begin immediately. Position will remain open until close of day on January 31, 2025 and until a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Click here to Apply.

Applicants need to attach/upload a resume to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format. In the “Experience” section of your application, use the Paperclip icon to search for file(s) or use the “Drop Files Here” box to manually drag document(s) into your application. Once the application is submitted you will not be able to change your submission or add attachments.


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.

Contact Erika at eh482@cornell.edu with questions.

Sponsorship for employment VISA status is not available for this position.

The Association may make reasonable accommodations to enable applicants to participate in the hiring process and employees to perform the essential functions of their job. If you require an accommodation so that you may participate in the selection process you are encouraged to contact Cornell Cooperative Extension Administrative Systems at (607) 255-6120, or via email at: cce.recruitment@cornell.edu.

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.

Last updated January 8, 2025

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