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Community Nutrition Educator- Somali Language Fluency
University of Minnesota | |
life insurance | |
United States, Minnesota, Saint Paul | |
March 03, 2023 | |
Job ID
353920Location
Twin CitiesJob Family
LR-TechnicalFull/Part Time
Full-TimeRegular/Temporary
RegularJob Code
4911Employee Class
AFSCME Unit 7 - TechnicalAbout the Job
Title: Community Nutrition Educator (4911) - Somali Language Fluency Working Title: EFNEP Community Nutrition Educator Program Area: Extension Center for Family Development Location: Eden Prairie or Maplewood Minimum Salary: $21.50 per hour; dependent on qualifications Deadline to Apply: March 15, 2023 ABOUT THE POSITION The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) is a federally funded program that uses a peer educator model to teach families with limited incomes. The main content CNEs teach in EFNEP include basic nutrition and cooking, food safety, food resource management, and physical activity. Visit the EFNEP web page for more information, . The EFNEP Community Nutrition Educators (CNEs) come from the neighborhoods served by this program and have familiarity with their fellow communities which makes them thoughtful and knowledgeable peer educators. As a CNE, you will have the opportunity to positively impact local communities by assisting families with limited incomes in gathering the nutrition knowledge and skills that contribute to leading a healthy life. You will also encourage and unify community members and families to learn together in a group setting, or, in a home visit setting. CNEs play an active and significant role in the communities they serve by attending community events and health fairs to not only promote EFNEP, but to encourage families to create change in their own communities. This position will travel frequently across the four-county Twin Cities metro area (Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, and Dakota) to deliver EFNEP programming. RESPONSIBILITIES Direct Education (70%)
Administrative Procedures and Protocols (15%)
Communications and Community Partnerships (15%)
Other Responsibilities Assigned as Needed APPOINTMENT This is a full-time AFSCME 7 (Union) appointment at the level of Community Nutrition Educator (4911). This is a University of Minnesota appointment and benefits, including health and life insurance, are listed on the University of Minnesota Human Resources web page: . This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship and will report to a Regional Coordinator for EFNEP. Qualifications
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About the Department
ABOUT EXTENSION University of Minnesota Extension is a major outreach arm of the University of Minnesota with a mission to serve the public through applied research and education. Our mission is to make a difference by connecting community needs and University resources to address critical issues in Minnesota. Extension strives to attract and retain high-quality, passionate employees, and weave diversity, equity and inclusion into all aspects of Extension's programming and employee engagement. Find further information at . How To Apply
Applications must be submitted online. From the posting page, click on the "Apply for Job" button and follow the instructions. Please include the following attachments with your online application.
Additional documents may be attached after the application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section. See full instructions, . To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647). For questions about the position or assistance with the online application, contact: Sarah Jergenson, EFNEP Regional Coordinator, 715-419-0763 or . Diversity
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The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC) The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations. |