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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Program Associate II (Nutrition Educator Camden County) for the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences. Reporting to the Senior Program Coordinator Supervisor, the Program Associate II (PA II) provides nutrition education preferably in both English and Spanish to SNAP-eligible residents located in SNAP-Ed Region 2. The goal of the education provided is to help program participants improve their food security; dietary quality; phys... more details

Program Associate II (Nutrition Educator Camden County)

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Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Program Associate II (Nutrition Educator Camden County)
Job Category	URA-AFT Administrative
Department	SEBS-Family&CommunityHealthSci
Overview	The New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station (NJAES) is an integral component of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. The experiment station provides a diverse range of research, extension, and education programs that serve the people of New Jersey and the urban, suburban, and rural communities in which they live. Through its Cooperative Extension offices in all 21 New Jersey counties, dedicated 4-H agents, Extension specialists, Family & Community Health Sciences educators, and Agriculture and Natural Resources agents work to serve New Jersey residents in every area of the state. As the health and wellness component of Rutgers Cooperative Extension, the Department of Family & Community Health Sciences (FCHS) promotes healthy lifestyles and environments for NJ residents and communities with outreach in food, nutrition, and healthy lifestyles. Recognized nationally for its work, FCHS connects Rutgers University and the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station to communities beyond the campus to build healthy families, schools, and communities. Based locally, in each county, FCHS supports efforts to meet the health and wellness challenges facing communities throughout the state through engaged civic learning, volunteerism, service, community-based research, education, and integrated efforts and partnerships.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Program Associate II (Nutrition Educator Camden County) for the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences. Reporting to the Senior Program Coordinator Supervisor, the Program Associate II (PA II) provides nutrition education preferably in both English and Spanish to SNAP-eligible residents located in SNAP-Ed Region 2. The goal of the education provided is to help program participants improve their food security; dietary quality; physical activity; and food safety behaviors. The successful candidate(s) for this position will provide nutrition education for the SNAP-Ed program in Camden County with a focus on the Latino community but may be asked to work anywhere in Region 2 (Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, and Mercer Counties) based on need. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – Education (SNAP-Ed) is a federally funded grant program that supports evidence-based nutrition education and obesity prevention interventions and projects for persons eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) through complementary direct education, multi-level interventions, and community and public health approaches to improve nutrition. Among the key duties of the position are the following: Recruits and works with agencies willing to host SNAP-Ed program(s). Responsible for ensuring compliance with all federal outreach and budget guidelines regarding all activities that occur within the project. Responsible for various reports designed to document the project’s success. Serves on appropriate boards and councils in the community to maintain a strong presence for the program. Serves as a role model for his/her volunteers and always maintains a professional demeanor and confidentiality.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	03
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	48372.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	60147.000
Annual Maximum Salary	71921.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	URA-AFT Administrative
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Requires a bachelor’s degree in nutrition, health education, public health, nursing, allied health, health sciences, biology or biological sciences, social work, urban studies/community development or related discipline; and/or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Certifications/Licenses	Have a valid driver’s license. The individual must successfully complete Rutgers Youth Protection and Serv Safe Food Handler Training.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications	Nutrition degree preferred. RDN or CHES preferred. Bilingual in Spanish and English (read, write, speak). Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking will be assessed as part of the interview process. Experience implementing community health promotion and behavior change programs. Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, and have experience working with diverse groups/clientele. Experience working with limited resource, urban populations preferred.
Equipment Utilized	Highly proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher). Comfortable utilizing appliances and kitchen supplies for cooking and food preparation with hands on nutrition education lessons.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	This position must have the ability to carry program materials and supplies, including audio-visual equipment; ability to arrange set-up of class space (move tables and chairs).
Special Conditions	Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends. able to travel statewide.

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST1283
Posting Open Date	06/05/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Off Campus
City	Blackwood
State	NJ
Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have a bachelor’s degree in nutrition, health education, public health, nursing, allied health, health sciences, biology or biological sciences, social work, urban studies/community development or related discipline; and/or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience?
- Yes
- No
* Are you able to work occasional evenings or weekends; able to travel statewide; and have a valid driver’s license?
- Yes
- No
* Are you fluent in English and Spanish for reading, writing, and speaking?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have experience implementing community health promotion and behavior change programs?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have experience working with diverse groups/clientele?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have experience working with limited resource, urban populations?
- Yes
- No
* If you are a Rutgers employee, have you been in your current position at least six months?
- Yes
- No
- Not applicable - Not a Rutgers Employee

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume/CV
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
List of Professional References (contact Info)

Optional Documents

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