Job Summary:

The FoodWIse Nutrition Educator position will be located in Iowa County and will primarily serve Iowa, Grant, Green and Lafayette Counties and surrounding communities. 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 Grant, Green, Iowa & Lafayette 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 
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.
Bilingual candidates must state their interest in applying for the bilingual title designation within their application. This will notify the hiring committee to evaluate your level of language proficiency as a part of the interviewing process.

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.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

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 Extensions' values of equity and social justice to support opportunities and outcomes for youth, families, and communities
-Must be able to carry educational equipment, up to 25 lbs
-Ability to participate in low impact physical activity exercises, dependent on local program delivery
Preferred:
-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
-Spanish speaking, writing and comprehension skills; knowledge and understanding of Hispanic/LatinX culture (Language skills will be evaluated.)

Work Type:

Full or Part Time: 50% - 100%
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
Starting salary will be prorated based on FTE (hours worked per week).
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/). Please note that some benefits such as paid time off will be prorated by appointment percentage.
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. This will be prorated based on FTE.

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 Grant, Green, Iowa & Lafayette Counties FoodWIse Nutrition Coordinator for supervision, compensation and benefits, and performance reviews.
-This position's primary programming focus is Grant, Green, Iowa and Lafayette Counties; however, some programming may also be conducted over a broader geographical area. The primary office location is negotiable within the four counties served or the four-county service area.
-It is expected that employees make arrangements for transportation adequate to meet position responsibilities and essential job functions. See the UW System Driving Authorization Policy https://www.wisconsin.edu/uw-policies/uw-system-administrative-policies/vehicle-use-and-driver-authorization/ 
-This position may be required to work occasional nights and weekends to meet the program needs and priorities of the communities served.

How to Apply:

We are eager to learn more about how your experience and passion may align with this position. Please submit a cover letter referring to your related work experience and a resume detailing your educational and professional background. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine who may advance to preliminary interviews.
Please address the following in either your resume or cover letter:
- Work history and lived experience that are relevant to the position. Highlight roles and responsibilities that are related to the qualifications on the job announcement.
- Relevant skills - provide a clear overview of your skills and how they fit the job.
- Training/education - describe any coursework that matches the job requirements.
- Experience in planning and teaching educational programs.
- Ability to work cooperatively with other agencies and community-based organizations.

Bilingual candidates must state their interest in applying for the bilingual title designation within their application. This will notify the hiring committee to evaluate your level of language proficiency as a part of the interview process (language skills will be assessed).

Contact:

Maggie Milcarek
maggie.milcarek@wisc.edu608-930-9850
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

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Official Title:

Outreach Associate(OE017)

Department(s):

A47-EXTENSION/YFH/HLTH/NUTR/FOODWI

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

299304-AS

 

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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.
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