Nutrition Extension Assistant

The Nutrition Education Program (NEP) in Nebraska helps families on a limited budget make healthier food choices and choose physically active lifestyles by acquiring the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behavior changes necessary to improve their health.

As a Nutrition Extension Assistant, you will:

• Transform lives by teaching (planning and implementing) and evaluating approved educational programming in basic nutrition, food preparation and resource management, physical activity, and/or other grant specific deliverables for low-income audiences in assigned counties.
• Access learners at appropriate places and times, requiring the ability to travel within service area.

This position is located in Grand Island, NE and serves Hall county. Within the UNL system, this position is categorized as an Extension Assistant.

About Us

At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we're proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer, known for our welcoming and supportive work environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn't just a workplace, it's a place to build your career and make a real impact in Nebraska.

When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you'll enjoy:

• Ample paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
• Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Employee & dependent scholarship program to pursue higher education
• Generous retirement plans with university match

Learn more about working at UNL: https://go.unl.edu/aboutus

As an EO employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required. Degree must be completed by start date.
• Demonstrated ability to teach.
• Ability to keep accurate records and prepare reports.
• Must have a valid driver's license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

The following qualifications are preferred but not required.

• Bachelor's degree with emphasis in nutrition, exercise and health sciences or closely related field.
• Experience with health related work through other organizations as an employee or volunteer.
• Previous teaching experience.
• Previous work with low-income individuals or community groups.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, leadership and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of spreadsheet, presentation and data management software.
• Previous experience with program implementation and evaluation.
• Ability to speak language(s) other than English, Spanish preferred.