The Utah State University (USU) Extension Create Better Health (SNAP-ED) program is a comprehensive program that helps low-income individuals and families by providing direct education on basic nutrition, cooking skills and physical activity to youth and adults both online and face-to-face (as situations allow); collaborates with community partners to improve healthy food access and physical activity opportunities within communities (PSE work); provides outreach and education through social media platforms.

USU Extension Create Better Health program in Grand County is seeking a qualified individual to work part-time (20 hours per week depending on available grant funding) providing complementary elements of the program (mentioned above). Reporting program progress and impacts is an essential part of this work. Familiarity with SNAP procedures and local community food distribution sites is desirable. Successful applicants will be required to recruit agencies they partner with, recruit clients they teach, and follow federal guidelines. SNAP-Ed is a grant funded program and adherence to policies, protocols and procedures are essential.

Continuation of employment is based upon need, performance, and available funding (funding is grant funded). Work under County Extension supervisors. Must follow Create Better Health (SNAP-Ed) policies and procedures.

• Dependably teach Create Better Health basic nutrition, food safety, food money budgeting and educate about physical activity to groups of low-income individuals and families eligible to receive SNAP benefits.
• Provide community outreach to agencies and organizations in targeted areas with the purpose of motivating participants to develop healthier habits for themselves and their families. This includes policy, systems and environment, (PSE) work.
• Continuation of employment is based upon need, performance and available funding.
• Work under County Extension supervisors.
• Must follow CBH (SNAP-Ed) policies and procedures.
• Work with a positive attitude, including interaction with supervisor, county team and general public.
• Recruit clientele for program participation through personal contact, advertising in public areas, brochures, local media, social media and Department of Workforce Service (DWS) client list, which will be provided by the state office.
• Accurately collect and report evaluation data to the CBH (SNAP-Ed) state office through the PEARS reporting system.
• Participate twice a month in statewide Zoom staff meetings, attend county planning and staff meeting, and participate in Create Better Health in-service through Zoom on the 4th Wednesday of each month.
• Attend regional trainings in January, April and July and annual conference in November.
• Teach approximately 3-6 lessons per 20-hour work week, depending on county circumstances and programming needs.
• Participate in approved PSE work and report to the state office.
• Contribute to the county Google calendar, whether by submitting entries or by providing class information to another ambassador or staff assistant assigned to submit entries.
• Submit P-card receipts and accompanying documentation to supervisor or enter into Banner Workflow within a week of purchase.
• Accurately submit travel and work hours in a timely manner.
• Plan and coordinate with USU, DWS, WIC (Women, Infants and Children), Local Department of Health, Senior Centers, Head Start, Title 1 schools with minimum 50% students eligible for free/reduced lunch, church auxiliaries and other government and community organizations and agencies.
• Request referrals, provide information on upcoming classes, and network with other agencies to build local partnerships.
• Be aware of and familiarize clients with available community resources, specifically DWS, WIC, local food banks and food pantries and Extension programs.
• Facilitate booths and workshops for public events such as farmers' markets where SNAP is accepted, county fairs, 4-H, churches and other organizations as invited to do so.
• Participate in social marketing campaigns and support statewide social marketing efforts.
• Understand policies and procedures and be willing to follow USDA and USU guidelines. Follow code of conduct required by DWS. Keep confidential information confidential.
• Keep trainings and certificates current.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A basic knowledge of food preparation and nutrition is recommended
• Job requires willingness to learn, work will with people, keep accurate records and do reports
• Personal internet access and some skill with computers and other electronic devices necessary
• Flexible hours
• Car and current insurance, valid driver's license, or access to transportation to meet with clients required. Mileage will be reimbursed
• Employees will be required to attend a two to three-day in-service training conference each year, which may be held on the USU campus

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
2. Cover Letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application 

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

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U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation. 

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