Just Say Yes to Fruits & Vegetables Field Nutritionist

Description

Position Title: Just Say Yes to Fruits & Vegetables Field Nutritionist

Reports To: Nutrition Services Manager

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Position Type: Full Time

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: JSY Nutritionist will perform the following services for the FeedMore WNY in the capacity of a Public Health Nutritionist:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the implementation of a comprehensive nutrition education and obesity prevention program for individuals accessing emergency food programs. 
• Identify food pantries, shelters and soup kitchens who will participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Education Program (SNAP-Ed).
• Schedule and conduct nutrition education sessions and recipe demonstrations with SNAP- eligible participants using lesson plan materials provided.
• Market JSY nutrition education sessions to food pantry operators and community partners to highlight nutrition education training opportunities that are available to food stamp eligible populations, or as referred by the Nutrition Resource Manager.
• Utilize learner-centered and facilitated group discussion teaching techniques to enhance effectiveness of nutrition education sessions.
• Identify and implement policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) strategies to support obesity prevention initiatives with low-income populations. This could include the Healthy Pantry Initiative and/or programming related to gardening and gardening education.
• Participate in activities sponsored by FeedMore, HPNAP, community groups and other partners to facilitate SNAP-Ed program objectives.
• Seek opportunities for professional development to improve effectiveness in the performance of job duties.
• Maintain regional calendar / contact information for JSY website.
• Identify community events that support SNAP-Ed goals for the intended target audience.
• Provide written reports to New York State Department of Health.
• Actively participate in all JSY team conference calls and events.
• Strive to manage all resources wisely for the maximum use of the program.
• Participate in other SNAP-Ed related duties as assigned (e.g., curriculum redesign, recipe development, etc.) 

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• BS in Nutrition OR
• BS in Public Health with a minimum 15 credits in nutrition
• Must have 2 years’ community nutrition/public health experience
• Frequent travel required throughout the FeedMore WNY’s territory, along with possible overnight travel
• Strong computer skills: proficient in MS Office Work and Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation and public relations skills

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED:

• Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) or Registered Dietitian (RD)
• ServSafe certified
• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Current & valid driver’s license and access to an automobile
• Must be capable of lifting a minimum of 35 lbs.