Duties & Responsibilities

• Program Delivery 
• Spend significant time in the community teaching programs for youth and adults using curriculum and materials for SNAP-Ed. This may include gathering and shopping for required materials, prepping food, and leading basic cooking and physical activities at community sites. 
• Develop relationships and provide approved nutrition education materials and resources to community members and organizations in targeted community. 
• Promote SNAP Ed and Extension opportunities in the identified communities.
• Collaboration 
• Collaborate with team members to plan and monitor unit and SNAP-Ed goals. 
• Refer SNAP-Ed clients to other local agencies (Family Community Resource Centers, WIC, food pantries, etc.) and other Extension staff based upon additional needs/concerns. 
• Collaborate with team members to find potential community partners that serve low-income families. 
• Participate in committees and teams to give feedback that improves the SNAP Ed program.
• Reporting
  • Collect information from program participants for reports.
  • Complete required monthly and quarterly reports.
• Other
  • Participate in required trainings and team meetings.
  • Perform other duties that contribute to the mission of University of Illinois Extension programming as assigned.
  • Follow all University of Illinois Extension Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity policies and guidelines in all aspects of Extension work.