AgCenter Nutrition Educator 1 (Bilingual) Position Available In Orleans, Louisiana

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Job Posting Title:

AgCenter Nutrition Educator 1 (Bilingual)

Position Type:

Classified Department:

LSUAG PL4

• Southeast
• Parish
• Orleans (Alisha Okoro (00064799))

Work Location:

Orleans Parish Extension Office Pay Grade:

Classified Medical Job Description:

164500 NUTRITION

EDUCATOR 1 SS406

$25,480

• $45,864

Creation Date:

10/22/1999

Change Date:

01/01/2025

FUNCTION OF WORK:

To provide nutritional information and education to program participants.

LEVEL OF WORK

Entry

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Close from supervisory personnel of the agency served.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

LOCATION OF WORK

May be used by all state agencies.

JOB DISTINCTIONS

Differs from Nutrition Educator 2 by the absence of experienced-level duties.

CORE COMPETENCIES

CORE

COMPETENCIES HAVE NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED BY STATE CIVIL SERVICE FOR THIS JOB TITLE. MORE INFORMATION ON THE SCS COMPETENCY MODEL CAN BE FOUND HERE. EXAMPLES OF WORK

EXAMPLES

BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

Learns to provide instruction to program participants through games, multi-media, demonstrations, etc. Provides brochures and other information relative to the assigned program. Teaches, under close supervision, proper methods of food preparation and storage consistent with food safety standards. Food preparation methods may be specific to a certain population depending on the program, such as breastfeeding techniques and baby formula. Assists in conducting outreach and related activities for an assigned nutritional program, such as EFNEP, Healthy Beginnings, SNAP-ED, WIC, etc. Prepares bulletin boards and distributes information at health units, universities, etc. Provides program information to community partners and forms relationships to recruit program participants and volunteers. Takes basic measurements of program participants to track nutritional and health goals. May also assist in teaching classes on parenting, money management, and other topics as relative to the program. May accompany higher-level educators on home visits and/or to vendor locations. Becomes familiar with the assigned program and screens potential participants for program eligibility. Provides basic information about the program such as program guidelines, use of EBT cards, nutrition education, etc. Maintains program participant information and records in an electronic system. Learns to use the system to schedule appointments, load EBT cards, print resources for participants, etc. Assists on site visits by documenting stock levels and product pricing. Maintains supplies for educational purposes, such as visual aids and cooking demonstrations. Documents lessons, such as resources used and participation counts. May assist in preparing state and federal reports. May make referrals to other assistance programs as needed.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM

QUALIFICATIONS

No specialized training or experience required.

Additional Job Description:

Competencies:

None Special Instructions:

Special Instructions Grant funded bilingual position

Location:

Orleans Parish Extension Office, New Orleans, La.

Minimum Requirements:

No specialized training or experience required.

Additional Job Information:

High School diploma or equivalent required. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance. Must be able to demonstrate basic computer knowledge and effective verbal, written and listening skills. Must be able to transport supplies and equipment (up to 30 lbs.). Will travel daily within the parish(s) assigned and occasional out of the parish for training purposes. May work flexible hours including weekends and/or evenings. Knowledge of the community including living within the assigned parish (currently or previously) and knowledge of social service programs within the community are necessary. Must be able to communicate in English and Spanish (both verbally and in writing). No testing required. For information on testing visit www.civilservice.louisiana.gov. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the work experience section of the application. Please list all work experience. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. You must include all relevant education and experience on your official application.

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LSU Application Deadline:

5/25/2025 or until suitable candidate is identified. The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Posting Date:

May 15, 2025 Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): May 29, 2025

Additional Position Information:

Background Check

• An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Benefits
• The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options.

Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some childcare and medical expenses), university holidays (14 per year), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment. Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement. Essential Position (Y/N): About the

LSU Agricultural Center:

The LSU AgCenter, is one of eight campuses within the broader LSU enterprise (LSU System). The LSU AgCenter includes the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station, which conducts agricultural-based research, and the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, which extends the knowledge derived from research to the people of the state. The AgCenter is headquartered in Baton Rouge and has 12 “on campus” academic departments and five regions which are made up of 15 branch research stations and an extension office in each parish. For more information, visit the AgCenter’s website at www.lsuagcenter.com. The LSU Agricultural Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HCM Contact Information:

Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU AgCenter Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-2258 or emailed HRMHelp@agcenter.lsu.edu. LSU includes institutions, facilities and programs in each of Louisiana’s 64 parishes, and its campuses stretch the length of the state from New Orleans to Shreveport. Each institution plays a vital role in preparing students to incorporate new knowledge and technologies into their daily lives. LSU researchers across Louisiana are working on developing a wide-range of innovations to improve quality of life by studying issues such as disease management, advance medical treatments, obesity, coastal protection, hurricane preparedness, energy, natural resource management and agriculture, among others. Louisiana’s Flagship University is a land

• sea
• and space-grant institution with academic programs in all areas of science, engineering, humanities, arts and social sciences.

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• New Orleans LSU Health Science Center
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