Title of Position: FRUIT & VEGETABLE PRESCRIPTION PROGRAM NUTRITION EDUCATOR

(10-week positions, flexible start and end date based on availability)

Details of Position: F/T, 40 hrs/wk, $18.75/hr

Location of Position: CCE Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St., Watertown

About the Position:

This position will serve as the Fruit &Vegetable Prescription Program (FVRx) Educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County for Summer 2023 and will implement FVRx programming for existing local food educational programs and program activities to the public to improve healthy food and lifestyle choices among low-income families and individuals encompassing all age groups throughout Jefferson and Lewis Counties. Program topics will include but are not limited to: food and nutrition throughout the lifecycle, food preparation, food preservation, local food resource programs (for consumers and producers), implementation of SNAP-EBT at farmers market, creating linkages between consumers and producers, and working with area producers and brick and mortar retail sites throughout the North Country to advance the local food system. This position will facilitate FVRx activities, both on-site and off-site, in the community, which include but are not limited to educational opportunities, technical assistance, business development, and promoting and creating links between consumers/end users and agricultural sectors throughout the six county North Country (and SNAP-Ed) region in accordance with the Nutrition Program Area’s plan of work. This position will also coordinate all administrative aspects of the FVRx Programs which includes securing new partnerships, training redemption site staff on agreed upon protocols, coordinating efforts with other regional staff involved in FVRx work, regular check-ins with redemption sites, and tracking of FVRx produce voucher redemption and reimbursement and monthly reporting updates. This position will also assist the Nutrition Program Manager with marketing efforts for Nutrition and FVRx programming, to include this environmental change initiative in collaboration with other nutritionists of the SNAP-ED program in the North Country Region.

Required Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education (Associate’s Degree and 2 years of transferable program/functional experience related to the position) with training and experience to communicate nutrition, food insecurity, and local food systems topics.

· Experience relevant to the role of the position.

· Experience/ability to do food demonstrations.

· Experience with and understanding of rural, low-income populations.

· Valid NYS Driver’s License and the ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.

· Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.

Excellent benefits package upon employment and based on eligibility, to include, but not limited to: New York State Health Insurance Program; dental insurance; New York State Employee Retirement System; vacation, personal and sick leave; etc.

Attention Applicants: Please be aware of the following – If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. PSLF forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer.

Individuals who bring a diverse perspective and are supportive of diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

All Applicants must apply online to be considered for this position by June 1, 2023.

www.ccejefferson.organd click on “jobs.”

EOE/ADA Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.75 per hour

Benefits:

• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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