Community Nutrition Instructor

As part of the MSU Extension Health and Nutrition Institute, with support from the HNI Supervising & Staff Development Educator, District Director and Institute Director, is responsible for the oversight, growth and delivery of health and nutrition education programs; conducts direct programming with youth and adult audiences; gathers, reviews and enters data for impact and evaluation efforts; and works in conjunction with other staff, program participants and community partners to attain both short-term and long-term goals and objectives. Works in concert with the MSU Extension Health and Nutrition Institute and work teams to ensure alignment of programs with overall goals of work team, Institute and organization. There are position openings located in Otsego, Muskegon, Montcalm, Crawford, and Tuscola Counties.

Minimum Qualifications (see full description for complete list of requirements)

·        Associates degree, or a combination of education and specific, relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

·        Knowledge and at least two years of experience in effective program delivery and health- or nutrition-related subject matter.

Desired Qualifications

·        Experience in managing participants, volunteers, classroom management techniques, or working in a leadership and/or management role.

Otsego, Muskegon, Montcalm, Crawford, or Tuscola County

Application Deadline:

1/28/2020

To view the full position description and required qualifications, please visit the applicable Michigan State University careers page at careers.msu.edu.

Applicants are asked to provide a current resume, cover letter and four (4) professional references (at least two prior supervisors) including email addresses.

Application deadline is January 28, 2020.

MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer, committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential. Michigan State University Extension employment opportunities are open to eligible/qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodations.

The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.