FoodWIse Nutrition Educator

Job Description

Job Summary:

The FoodWIse Nutrition Educator position will serve Manitowoc, Door, and Kewaunee Counties. This role is housed in the Health & Well-Being Institute (https://extension.wisc.edu/health/) within UW-Madison’s Division of Extension (https://extension.wisc.edu/). The Health & Well-Being Institute works to catalyze positive change in Wisconsin residents through evidence-based and community-engaged health promotion programs to improve health, build community capacity to identify and address health inequities, engage in collective action, and achieve greater health equity.

The FoodWIse program (https://healthyliving.extension.wisc.edu/programs/foodwise/) advances healthy eating habits, active lifestyles, and healthy community environments for families with limited incomes through nutrition education at the individual, community, and systems levels. FoodWIse is federally funded by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) and Expanded Food and Nutrition Program (EFNEP) grants.

The Nutrition Educator is a member of the Manitowoc/Door/Kewaunee Counties FoodWIse team. Nutrition Educators are peer educators who co-learn with community members and adapt teaching to honor cultures and experiences. Nutrition Educators engage people from the diverse communities of Wisconsin to adopt healthy food and physical activity habits. To see Nutrition Educators in action, open this link: https://youtu.be/ReqwrSCmKXA

This position has a bilingual preferred qualification, which means a bilingual skillset is desired to bolster programming initiatives but is not required. A bilingual title designation and unique responsibility will be added to the final position description if the final candidate passes the language proficiency assessment. Bilingual candidates must state their interest in applying for the bilingual title designation within their application (language skills will be evaluated during the interview process).

The Division of Extension has a deep and profound commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity, believing that these values are foundational elements to eliminate disparities and expanding access for all. As Extension, we acknowledge the need for strategic and coordinated actions that help us form a more equitable, anti-racist, non-biased, and inclusive organization. (https://blogs.extension.wisc.edu/oaic/call-to-action/). As such, all Extension employees are expected to foster and promote the values of diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities:

Instructs and/or assists individuals and families engaged in various outreach programs. Delivers research-based educational programs to support and empower people where they live and work. Provides general support on public issues for the benefit of the community. Strives to expand and ensure access to programs, facilities, and educational services to diverse audiences.

60% Teaches culturally relevant educational programs to adults and youth using learner-centered activities and lessons
15% Implements initiatives and events that serve the target audience
5% Procures and maintains course materials and supplies
10% Tracks program evaluation and incorporates feedback for improvement
5% Helps design marketing materials and promotions for programs
5% Communicates plans, activities, and achievements to relevant stakeholders

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background – people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

Education:

Required
H.S. Diploma
Or equivalent

Qualifications:

Required:

Ability to teach interactive lessons to youth and/or adults in group settings
Work, volunteer or life experience with people or groups with limited income
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional work environments
Ability to effectively work with people from different cultural backgrounds, including those associated with race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, and other aspects of human diversity
Demonstrated commitment to Extension’s values of equity and social justice to support opportunities and outcomes for youth, families, and communities
Ability to carry educational equipment, up to 25 lbs.

Preferred:

Spanish or Hmong speaking, writing and comprehension skills; knowledge and understanding of Hispanic/Latino or Hmong culture. Language skills will be evaluated
Volunteer or work experience related to food and nutrition education
Experience managing multiple tasks, timelines, and schedules while maintaining high-quality work
Ability to work cooperatively with other agencies, community-based services, or organizations

Work Type:

Part Time: 50%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $44,102 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Salary will be prorated by FTE. For this 50% position, the minimum annual salary will be $22,051.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/). Some benefits such as paid time off may be prorated by appointment percentage, depending on starting FTE.

This position has a bilingual preferred qualification. Upon the successful completion of a Language Proficiency Assessment, a ‘bilingual’ prefix will be added to the official title. The bilingual prefix is accompanied by a $3500.00 pay increase applied to the annual salary.

Additional Information:

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

The primary accountability relationship for this position is the Manitowoc/Door/Kewaunee FoodWIse Nutrition Coordinator for supervision, compensation and benefits, and performance reviews.

It is expected that employees will make individual arrangements for transportation adequate to meet position responsibilities and essential job functions. Information about UW-Madison Driver Authorization can be found at https://businessservices.wisc.edu/managing-risk/driver-authorization-and-insurance/driver-authorization/.

This position will be required to work occasional nights and weekends to meet the program needs and priorities of the communities served.

This position will participate in low impact physical activity exercises, dependent on local program delivery.

How to Apply:

We are eager to learn more about how your experience and passion may align with this position. To begin the application process, click the “apply now” button. You will be prompted to upload the following documents:

Resume
Letter of Qualifications (cover letter)

Please submit a cover letter referring to your related work experience and a resume detailing your educational and professional background. Your cover letter should communicate your interest in the position and how your skillset aligns with the role. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine who may advance to preliminary interviews.

For additional guidance and resources on how to tailor your application materials to the job posting, please click https://extension.wisc.edu/careers/.

Bilingual candidates must state their interest in applying for the bilingual title designation within their application (language skills will be evaluated during the interview process).

Contact:

Laura Apfelbeck
[email protected]
920-683-4170
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Outreach Associate(OE017)

Department(s):

A47-EXTENSION/YFH/HLTH/NUTR/FOODWI

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

306175-AS

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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