Nutrition Program Assistant

Full-time and part-time available! 

Details: F/T, 40 hrs/wk & P/T, 20 hrs/wk; $20.00/hr 

Location: CCE Jefferson, 203 N. Hamilton St. Watertown 

About the Position: 

This position will serve as the SNAP-ED New York Nutrition Assistant for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County and will support direct education activities to improve healthy food and lifestyle choices among limited resource families and individuals encompassing all age groups in various locations throughout the North Country Region. Under the direction of the Nutrition Program Manager, the position will help educators prepare for education sessions including purchasing materials, gathering materials, assisting and taking the lead with food preparation, and reporting information about the dissemination of nutrition education messages and concepts with a focus on general nutrition, food preparation, food safety and food budgeting to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) eligible or SNAP recipients.
 
Required Qualifications: 

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent education (GED/High School Diploma and one (1) year transferrable program/functional experience).
• Experience relevant to the role of the position.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License and the ability to meet travel requirements.
• Ability to meet acceptable background check standards (DMV and criminal background checks).
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.