SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educator, Tribal Food Systems

This position reports to the Tribal Food Systems Coordinator. This appointment is a temporary position and is contingent upon the continuing availability of funding and the need for these services.

This is a part-time position that is not benefits eligible. The selected candidate will be expected to work an average of 18 hours per week.

KState Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service. Our system is designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well-being of Kansans. We are a partnership between Kansas State University and federal, state, and county governments. We have extension offices in every Kansas county. Learn more at ksre.kstate.edu.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAPEd) is a nutrition education program provided at no cost to Kansas families with limited resources. Our goal is to provide nutrition education to individuals and families who receive food assistance or who are eligible to receive food assistance. In addition, we promote, implement and support initiatives for Policy, System and Environmental changes to improve dietary quality, prevent obesity and increase physical activity. SNAPEd is sponsored by the USDA through a contract with the Kansas Department for Children and Families and implemented by KState Research and Extension. For more information go to kstate.edu/ks-snaped.

The Kansas Tribal Food Systems program is a coalition of health-conscious tribal members and other specialized groups working to improve nutrition and access to healthy foods for Native American tribes in Kansas. The project is overseen by the Kansas Alliance for Tribal Community Health (KATCH), which is comprised of the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska; the Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas; Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation; and the Sac & Fox Nation of Missouri in Kansas and Nebraska.

The partnership between K-State Research and Extension, Kansas SNAP-Ed, and the Kansas Tribal Food System program provides community-relevant nutrition education, as well as support for policy, systems and environmental changes to promote health and food access for Native American tribes in Kansas.

This position will serve communities members of Native American tribes in Kansas. The program's primary office is in Holton, KS.

This position is remote, but will require regular travel to various sites within the Tribal Food Systems network. It will also involve overnight travel for trainings (approximately 2-3 times per year).

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma (or equivalent).
• Two years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in nutrition, family and consumer sciences, public health, education, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated interest in physical activity, food safety, meal planning, food preparation and food resource management.
• Experience working with limited-resource families and tribal audiences.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, confident speaking in front of groups and facilitating meetings.
• Leadership experience in community-level initiatives.
• Experience facilitating educational programs with youth, adults and older adults.
• Understanding of public health approaches to promote policy, system and environmental changes to improve access to healthy food and physical activity opportunities.
• Experience complying with standardized policies and procedures and grant reporting requirements.

Other Requirements:

• Valid driver's license, proof of vehicle insurance and reliable transportation.

Sponsorship eligibility:

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

You will be asked to submit the following:

• A cover letter explaining why you are a good candidate for this position.
• A resume detailing your education, employment history, and relevant experiences.

You will also be asked to provide contact information for three professional references.

Screening will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The start date is negotiable.

$16.50 - $20.50/hour