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Texas A&M University System

Texas public university system

Nutrition Education Associate

Corporate & Technical TrainingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHouston, TX, USA$18.71 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required; additional education is not considered an advantage.
  • At least six months of related experience working with youth and/or adult audiences is required.
  • Experience working with low-resource audiences and cooperatively with support systems, networks, and agency programs available to low-income or low-resource people is required.
  • Knowledge or teaching experience related to nutrition, food safety, food resource management, and physical activity topics, guidelines, and best practices is required.
  • Experience teaching groups of people is required.
  • The ability to work with varied audiences is required.
  • A valid driver’s license and current liability insurance are required.

Responsibilities

  • Recruit adults and/or youth who meet program guidelines.
  • Use research-based, approved educational materials to instruct youth and/or adults in person and/or virtually.
  • Prepare food for recipes and instruct youth and/or adults through food demonstrations.
  • Collect and track program data.
  • Assist in mentoring and/or training Nutrition Education Assistants when needed.

Desired Qualifications

  • Bilingual ability in English and Spanish is preferred.
  • Proficiency with computer skills and Microsoft Office programs, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, is preferred.
  • Working knowledge of Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams to conduct virtual lessons is preferred.
  • The ability to communicate effectively with adults and/or youth is preferred.
  • The ability to follow a curriculum, teach and speak publicly, communicate effectively, and work with a diverse audience is preferred.
  • The ability to work independently, self-motivate, maintain attention to detail, and keep accurate records is preferred.
  • The ability to keep written activity logs, complete reports, and organize materials is preferred.
  • Familiarity with the community where the position is located is preferred.
  • Willingness to work necessary hours, including some evenings and weekends, is preferred; hours will not exceed 40 per week.
  • Willingness to travel daily to multiple county work sites and to required trainings outside the county is preferred.
  • Access to reliable transportation is required for the position; the agency does not provide transportation. Personal vehicle use may be reimbursed according to applicable policies and a pre-established rate.
  • The ability to lift, carry, or otherwise move instructional materials weighing up to 40 pounds between a vehicle and a work site is preferred.

About the Company

Texas A&M University System

Texas public university system

Texas A&M University System is a statewide public university system combining higher education, research, and public-service agencies. The system coordinates universities and state agencies that deliver teaching, research, extension, engineering, health, and community programs. It serves students, faculty, researchers, public agencies, industries, and communities throughout Texas. Its operating model centers on autonomous member institutions connected through system governance, shared services, public funding, and statewide missions. Teams work across instruction, research, healthcare, extension, engineering, technology, administration, facilities, and public service. Teams support coordinated daily delivery.

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