Job Description
MU TITLE: Educational Program Associate III
LOCATION: Coverage of Christian, Webster, Wright and Douglas Counties - Ozark, MO
The University of Missouri (MU) Office of Extension and Engagement’s distinct land-grant mission is to improve lives, communities, and economies by producing relevant, reliable, and responsive educational strategies throughout Missouri.
This position will teach basic nutrition, health, physical activity, food resource management, food safety, and food security concepts to Missourians.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Provide educational programs to youth and adults.
- Utilize approved curricula.
- Select appropriate activities for specific audience from the approved curriculum.
- Collaborate with Regional Extension specialists and community agencies who serve limited resource audiences to develop educational opportunities as well as implement policy, systems and environmental (PSE) initiatives.
- Serve on local school wellness committees, as needed.
- Submit reporting and evaluation in a timely fashion.
- Assist individuals in completing SNAP applications.
- Ability to travel and to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends is required to fulfill assigned responsibilities.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
An Associate's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 6 months of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate Degree or sixty (60) hours college credit, with an emphasis in Nutrition, Education, Human Development, Social Work, Consumer & Family Sciences, Public Health, or Communication at time of appointment.
Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary Range: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour
