Campus
OSU-Stillwater
Contact Name & Email
Ladonna Hines, ladonna.hines@okstate.edu
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm with occasional evenings and weekends.
Appointment Length
Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice
Hiring Range
$15.00 - $17.00 Hourly
Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.
About this Position
The mission of the Community Nutrition Education Program (CNEP) is to educate and empower limited-resource families and youth to improve nutrition and physical activity behaviors.
CNEP is funded 100% by Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP). Which is a national federally funded program. Our nutrition lessons focus on diet quality, food safety, physical activity, food security and food resource management.
Our Nutrition Education Assistants (NEA's) provide research-based, hands-on learning experiences for families and youth at no cost.
For more information, please visit: https://extension.okstate.edu/programs/community-nutrition-education-program/
There are lots of great reasons to work at OSU, check out our great benefits and eligibility at https://hr.okstate.edu/prospective-ee.html
This full time position is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and is an integral part of Oklahoma County Oklahoma State University Extension Service.
This position is responsible for recruiting and teaching individuals and/or groups of low-income adults and youth. Must be able to conduct meetings in English and Spanish. The position provides community outreach to agencies and organizations in targeted areas to motivate participants to develop healthier eating habits for their families.
Requires travel within assigned county, district, and state. Occasional overnight travel. Travel budget provided.
Continuation of employment is based upon need, performance, and available funding.
Required Qualifications
- High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
- 1 year of work experience.
Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:
Valid driver's license and access to vehicle with current liability insurance.
Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:
Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
Ability to conduct educational sessions in Spanish
Ability to work effectively as a team member and independently. Ability to respond positively to supervision. Ability to read, write, and use people skills to relate to the audience to convey key educational messages. Ability to meet deadlines and complete required program reports.
Preferred Qualifications