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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Nutrition Education (SNAP-Ed) is a nationwide nutrition education and obesity prevention program funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). An integral partner in this statewide effort is the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service (CES). CES SNAP-Ed’s mission is to inspire and empower under-served Alaskans to improve their health by promoting awareness, education, and community change through diverse partnerships, resulting in healthy eating, active living that contribute to a better quality of life. SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educators help in this effort by offering evidence-based nutrition and physical activity education, aligned with policy systems and environmental change services in community environments such as schools, afterschool programs, summer youth programs, food pantries, food banks and other qualifying sites.
To thrive in this role requires a dependable creative self-starter with basic computer skills: strong communication skills to engage participants; knowledge of database entry and maintenance; ability to file and organize large amounts of information; a growth mindset free of bias; experience working with a diverse population and practicing empathy, active listening and patience.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of training and experience. May require licensure and/or certification.
Six months experience leading formal or informal educational activities or providing nutrition or community health services to individuals or groups.
Valid Alaska Driver's License or the ability to obtain one.
Position Details:
This position is located in Dillingham Alaska. This is a part-time, non-exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 78, based on education and experience.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified.
This position is term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.
The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.
UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual:
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The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.
Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Kenna Metivier, Signers' Business office Assistant HR Manager at kjmetivier@alaska.edu or 907-474-1847
Advertised: 23 Feb 2024 Alaskan Standard Time
Applications close:
Full Time
Colleges & Universities
$71k-88k (estimate)
02/28/2024
07/31/2024
alaska.edu
FAIRBANKS, AK
3,000 - 7,500
1917
PATRICK GAMBLE
$200M - $500M
Colleges & Universities
The university system started as the Alaska Agricultural College and School of Mines in Fairbanks, later renamed the University of Alaska. That first year, the campus was a single two-story frame building and had just six students. The school was renamed the University of Alaska in 1935. In 1954, Anchorage Community College (now known as the University of Alaska Anchorage) was incorporated into the University of Alaska. That next year, Juneau Community College was established and was later named the University of Alaska Southeast. The UA systems largest hubs (UAA, UAF and UAS) are separately a...ccredited institutions, as is Prince William Sound Community College in Valdez. System-wide, nearly 33,000 full- and part-time students are enrolled, studying among 500 unique degree, certificate or endorsement programs. Study areas include short-course workforce training, associate degrees, bachelors and masters degrees, as well as doctorates. Programs include a wide array of the sciences, engineering, teacher and early childhood education, business, journalism and communications, aviation, health occupations, history, English, the arts and humanities and many others. Per the Alaska Constitution, an 11-member board of regents governs the system. The system president serves as the boards chief executive officer. Chancellors for each of the hubsUAA, UAF and UAS--report to the president.
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