Nutrition Educator 1 (Paraprofessional)

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Job Posting Title :

Nutrition Educator 1 (Paraprofessional)

Position Type : Classified

Department :

LSUAG PL4- Southeast - Parish - East Baton Rouge - EFNEP (Vadel Yvette Shivers ())

Work Location :

E. Baton Rouge Parish Extension Office

Pay Grade : Classified Medical

Job Description : 164500

NUTRITION EDUCATOR 1

SS406$25480 - $45864

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.

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 :

Location : East Baton Rouge Parish Extension Office Baton Rouge LA

Grant funded position Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)

Minimum Requirements : No specialized training or experience required.

Additional Job Information : Knowledge of the community to include living within the assigned parish (currently or previously) is required; 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; High school diploma or equivalent is required; Must have and maintain a valid drivers 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.

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.

No Civil Service test score required.

Apply online at

Application Deadline : 11 / 12 / 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 : October 30 2025

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified) :

November 13 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 Universitys 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 AgCenters website at .

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 or emailed .

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Early Childhood Education,Algebra,Classroom Experience,Lesson Planning,Special Education,Adult Education,Special Needs,Calculus,Teaching,Geometry,Experience with Children,Public Speaking

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 25480 - 45864