NEOGOV · 1 week ago
NUTRITION EDUCATOR 1
NEOGOV is part of the LSU Agricultural Center, which focuses on research, extension, and teaching to benefit the community. They are seeking a Nutrition Educator 1 to provide nutrition and parenting education to limited-resource youth and families, while engaging with community resources and conducting educational outreach.
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Responsibilities
The Nutrition Educator position provides nutrition and parenting education to limited-resource youth and families in a variety of settings within their assigned areas/parish
The educator should understand and connect to community resources through collaborations with community agencies and programs for recruiting and assisting program participants
The individual is responsible for conducting educational outreach focusing on state and federal program priorities to designated target audiences
Recruit and enroll limited resource school-aged youth and adults who meet the federal eligibility guidelines to participate in EFNEP
Will teach and lead nutrition education classes and activities in the community to target audiences
Will establish and maintain partnerships to extend EFNEP outreach with agencies and organizations that serve eligible audiences
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and insured automobile
Must be able to demonstrate basic computer skills and effective verbal, written, and listening skills
Must be able to transport supplies and equipment (up to 30 lbs.)
Will travel daily within parish(s) assigned and occasional out of parish for professional development and training
May work flexible hours including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends for nutrition education classes or participate in community events promoting health and nutrition
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of the community to include living within the assigned parish (currently or previously) is required
High school diploma or equivalent is required
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and insured automobile
Must be able to demonstrate basic computer skills and effective verbal, written, and listening skills
Must be able to transport supplies and equipment (up to 30 lbs.)
Will travel daily within parish(s) assigned and occasional out of parish for professional development and training
May work flexible hours including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends for nutrition education classes or participate in community events promoting health and nutrition
Benefits
Insurance Coverage
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement– State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works).
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
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