K-State Research and Extension is currently looking for a motivated individual to join our team! We are looking for someone to join our enthusiastic team as a Nutrition Educator. This position will serve multiple counties in the Northwest Kansas region including, but not limited to, the Post Rock Extension District (Jewell, Lincoln, Mitchell, Osborne, and Smith counties) and the Phillips-Rooks Extension District (Phillips and Rooks counties).
The primary office location will be in Osborne, with additional office/equipment space available throughout the counties served. Regular travel to various sites within the Northwest Kansas region is required, along with occasional overnight travel for trainings (approximately 3-4 times per year).
A Nutrition Educator serves to meet the Kansas Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education mission. Commonly known as SNAP-Ed, this nutrition education program is provided at no cost to Kansas families with limited resources. Our goal is to provide nutrition education and promote, implement and support initiatives for policy system and environmental changes to improve dietary quality, enhance food resource management skills, prevent obesity and increase physical activity.
We’re looking for a team member with knowledge of and experience working with limited resource families, diverse audiences and subject matter background. Written and verbal communication skills, such as confidence speaking in front of groups and facilitating meetings is important. The ideal candidate will work alongside supportive and passionate community partners and our local K-State Research and Extension team to extend quality educational experiences through direct education and promote community health in the region through public health approaches.
Learn more or apply at careers.k-state.edu/cw/en-us/job/510051/nutrition-educator-post-rock-district-nw-region-osborne-kansas.
Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and actively seeks diversity among its employees.
By: Nora Rhoades
