Nutrition Education Assistant, Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program/Sioux County

Position Information

Description & Details:

The Nutrition Education Assistant, Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP), will work collaboratively with a team of Extension professionals and other agencies and organizations to teach youth and adults about food and nutrition-related subject matter. This program targets individuals from households with low income in Sioux County. This position may be filled with either 0.8 to 1.0 FTE (employee choice at time of hire) with NDSU Extension, contingent on the availability of federal funds to support the program. This position is in the NDSU Extension Sioux County office, located in Fort Yates, ND.

This position includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Conduct lessons on nutrition, food safety and food purchasing.
• Recruit and enroll eligible families with young children.
• Teach food and nutrition-related subject matter to youth from low income households.
• Identify food and nutrition related needs of program participants and coordinate educational experiences to meet those needs.
• Evaluate participants’ progress.
• Maintain and submit accurate EFNEP records on a timely basis.
• Encourage families to utilize assistance provided through community services and federal food assistance programs.
• Cooperate with other Extension staff members in developing linkages with EFNEP to other Extension programs and government agencies.
• Develop partnerships with local community groups for program outreach

About Us:

North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension is the link between the public and our land-grant university, NDSU, and our mission is to empower North Dakotans to improve their lives and communities through science-based education. Extension agents are the local face of NDSU Extension and deliver educational programs to meet the needs of the people and communities in the counties we serve. We value collaboration, flexibility, autonomy, and a culture of discovery and lifelong learning. We are seeking individuals who are relationship-focused and interested in making a positive impact to local communities by providing research-based knowledge and resources to help people thrive. We pride ourselves in an organizational culture where employees are trusted, respected, supported and valued.

More information about NDSU Extension can be found at: https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension.

Location:

This position is in the NDSU Extension Sioux County office, located in Fort Yates, ND. Sioux County lies entirely within the Standing Rock Indian Reservation and home to the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and the Lakota and Dakota nations. With a population of 3,898 people and a total area of 1,128 square miles, Sioux County is situated along the southern border of North Dakota along the western shore of the Missouri River. Fort Yates, the county’s largest city, is located approximately 60 miles south of the Bismarck-Mandan metropolitan area and 50 miles north of Mobridge, SD. Bismarck, North Dakota’s second largest city with a population of approximately 75,000 people, is a regional retail center and home to the Bismarck Municipal Airport. Sioux County includes a mixture of cropland and grasslands, and is characterized by picturesque rolling hills and buttes. Sioux County is the perfect fit for somebody who enjoys a rural lifestyle and the personal connections that come with small communities.

This position is in the NDSU Extension Sioux County office, located in Fort Yates, ND. Sioux County lies entirely within the Standing Rock Indian Reservation and home to the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and the Lakota and Dakota nations.

Work Schedule:

• Monday through Friday 
• 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with some flexibility
• Some weekend and evening work required 

Advertised Salary:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED with two years of related work experience or Associate’s degree.
• Demonstrated communication skills – oral, written, listening.
• Evidence of experience in keeping accurate and complete records.
• Demonstrated experience in organizing work and working independently.
• Familiarity with various ethnic and socioeconomic audiences, an interest and ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds, and a commitment to the principles of diversity.
• Basic skills with Microsoft Office computer software.
• Personal vehicle for regular use, valid driver’s license and auto insurance. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Related work experience in food and nutrition education.
• Demonstrated work or volunteer experience with limited resource families.
• Leadership and/or teaching experience.
• Knowledge of area and existing community services.
• Relevant work experience with American Indian/Alaska Native populations

Applicant Materials Required:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

NDSU OFFERS EXCELLENT BENEFITS!

Full Time Employee Benefits:

• Health Insurance coverage with 100% of the premium paid for by NDSU for Single or Family Plan. Options for a PPO/Basic Plan or High Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account. Benefits begin the first of the month following date of hire. Wellness benefits are included for healthy lifestyle participation. 
• Superb Retirement Plan – Employer Contributions range from 7.5% – 12.26% based on position
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Tuition Waivers for Employee (three classes per calendar year)
• Tuitions Waivers for Spouse/Partner & Dependents (eligible for 50% waiver)
• Paid Leave – including annual leave (some positions accrue up to 24 days per year), 12 days per year of sick leave and 10 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Optional benefits include: Supplemental Life, Dental, Vision, Long-term care insurance, Flexible Spending Account (Health & Dependent Care) and Supplemental Retirement Plans
• More Detailed Information Here: Benefits | Human Resources | NDSU

No Smoking Notice:

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:

North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

Diversity Statement:

NDSU strives to be a community of belonging, recognizing unique differences as strengths of our university. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that supports a community in which diverse populations and perspectives will know and learn from one another. NDSU values candidates who are committed to our core values of respect, inclusivity, community, creativity, excellence, impact, innovation, integrity, resilience, responsiveness, and transformation. Successful candidates will be committed to and help advance our strategic goal to create and maintain an open and respectful environment to promote inclusivity and diversity as a cornerstone of education, research, and outreach.

Veteran’s Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran’s Preference requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation Information

North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or [email protected].

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