UME Position Available

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Organization's Summary Statement:

The Nutrition Educator and Project Leader will deliver SNAP-Ed programs that encourage a nutritious and active lifestyle through increased food access, drinking more water, and promoting physical activity to low-income residents in Garrett County with emphasis on reaching SNAP recipients. SNAP-Ed's goal is to provide comprehensive programs that consist of nutrition education lessons, indirect education and policy, system and environmental-level changes at partnering sites.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as Project Leader including supervising SNAP-Ed program assistant and leading SNAP-Ed county team meetings, team communication plans and budget. (Administrative role is approximately 10% of time.)
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations to plan, implement, and evaluate multi-level nutrition interventions including programming that creates a healthier environment for participants by influencing the policies and systems.
• Develop and submit annual collaborator agreements with youth and food access sites and budget for each collaborator.
• Plan and conduct SNAP-Ed programs that encourage a nutritious and active lifestyle through increased food access, drinking more water, and promoting physical activity to low-income youth and adults.
• Plan and conduct policy, systems and environmental (PSEs) change trainings for change agents including teachers, cafeteria workers, pantry employees and district/organization wide employees.
• Use SNAP-Ed evaluation instruments to conduct program assessment and report formative, process, and outcome evaluation data.
• Provide program support including technical assistance on PSE related efforts and supply purchase/distribution.
• Attend SNAP-Ed staff development programs and engage in regular communication with the statewide team.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in nutrition, health education, or a related field.
• Applicants must be self-motivated, flexible, innovative, and resourceful and must have skills and experience in conducting community-based education programs.
• A valid driver's license and access to an automobile for travel in Garrett County and to SNAP-Ed trainings.
• Successful candidate is required to obtain a clear background check by the State of Maryland and the FBI.

Preferences:

• Master's Degree.
• Experience in community organizing and/or partnering with grassroots communities and schools.
• Experience in writing grants and securing funds for projects.
• Experience working with diverse community stakeholders.
• Experience in conducting nutrition education activities involving food.

Physical Demands of the Position:

• A routine part of this position’s responsibilities would be to transport materials to and from teaching/event locations, including loading and unloading the vehicle. The employee will frequently lift and/or move items weighing up to 20 pounds. Set-up and tear-down of displays, tables, and chairs would be necessary at many teaching sites.

Salary Range: Salary will be commensurate with experience and a starting salary of $61,070.00.

Benefits Summary: For more information on Regular Faculty benefits, select this link.

Background Checks:

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Required Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, Unofficial Transcripts

Best Consideration Date: February 14, 2025, or until the position is filled.

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The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Email: rcvetnic@umd.edu
Website: https://extension.umd.edu/locations/garrett-county
Location: 1916 Maryland Hwy., Suite A Mt. Lake Park, MD 21550
Phone: 301-334-6960
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