Posting Summary
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey is seeking a SNAP -Ed. Nutrition Clerical Assistant Casual for the School of Environmental and Biological Services. Among the key duties of the position are the following: Supports and teaches community-based direct education lessons to adults and youth using pre-approved curricula under the direction of the supervisor and in accordance with federal state and University guidelines that govern the SNAP -Ed program. Creates social media and web site content for county Facebook pages and web sites on identified topics that promote nutrition health food security and wellness to SNAP -eligible audiences. Updates and maintains outreach databases organize administrative files scan and process. paperwork and compile materials food and supplies for classes. Other duties as assigned.
Overview
The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences located on the George H. Cook Campus is one of the largest schools of Rutgers University in New Brunswick New Jersey. We pursue excellence in research teaching and outreach in areas of study that address the biological spectrum from molecules to ecosystems. Our emphasis is on both the fundamental sciences and the social and human dimensions. We offer 21 undergraduate majors including plant and animal sciences microbiology biotechnology agriculture and food systems landscape architecture food and nutritional sciences ecology and evolution marine science and oceanography environmental sciences and meteorology human ecology entomology and environmental economics. In addition to instruction in the classroom field and laboratory our students have opportunities for experiential learning on and off campus including a growing emphasis on international experiences through short- and long-term study abroad. Students also have access to a robust program of applied research and outreach hosted by the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station laboratories farms business incubators and marine stations throughout the state.
Preferred Qualifications
College student majoring in nutrition (preferred) health education public health health professions food policy family and consumer sciences or related discipline. Bilingual (English/Spanish).