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SNAP-Ed Extension Instructor - Ft. Belknap/Blaine County

Position Details

Position Information

Announcement Number FAC - VA - 25081
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Jennifer Munter
(406) 994-2015
jennifermunter@montana.edu
Classification Title Instructor
Working Title SNAP-Ed Extension Instructor - Ft. Belknap/Blaine County
Brief Position Overview
Montana State University Extension, through a partnership with and funding from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – Education (SNAP-Ed), serves individuals who are on SNAP benefits or eligible for SNAP.

The SNAP-Ed Extension Instructor’s primary function is to partner and collaborate with local agencies, schools and organizations to implement the SNAP-Ed program in Blaine County/ Phillips County / Fort Belknap Reservation. The Extension Instructor will teach youth and adults about nutrition, physical activity, food safety, and food resource management using a series of approved lessons. The Extension Instructor will also collaborate with community partners on projects related to policy, system, and environment (PSE) which address healthy food access needs. Position specific training and orientation will be provided to the successful candidate to prepare them to carry out job responsibilities in the communities served.
Faculty Tenure Track No
Faculty Rank Non-Tenure Track
Position Number 4B3760
Department Extension Nutrition Education
Division Extension
Appointment Type Non-Tenure Track
Contract Term Fiscal Year
Semester
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Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining
FTE 0.75
Benefits Eligible Eligible
Salary $35,178 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.
Contract Type LOA
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Recruitment Type Open
Position Details

General Statement
The location of this position is Ft. Belknap Agency.

Montana State University Extension, through a partnership with and funding from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – Education (SNAP-Ed), serves individuals who are on SNAP benefits or eligible for SNAP. The SNAP-Ed Extension Instructor’s primary function is to partner and collaborate with local agencies, schools and organizations to implement the SNAP-Ed program in Blaine County and the Ft Belknap Reservation. The Extension Instructor will teach youth and adults about nutrition, physical activity, food safety, and food resource management using a series of approved lessons. Position specific training and orientation will be provided to the successful candidate to prepare them to carry out job responsibilities in the communities served.

We seek individuals who work professionally and effectively with individuals from all backgrounds, possess strong communication skills, and has the ability to contribute positively to the academic success of the students and the mission of Montana State University.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Manage and coordinate the SNAP-Ed Nutrition Education program in the county and reservation by organizing all SNAP-Ed activities, from marketing, recruitment, teaching nutrition education, supporting PSE interventions, and collaborating with local agencies that provide services to SNAP recipients or those eligible.
  • Develop and maintain working partnerships with local organizations that serve families with limited resources.
  • Recruit adults with low income to participate in the nutrition classes that cover healthy eating, food safety, physical activity, and a hands-on recipe demonstration.
  • Teach youth in Title One schools, afterschool programs, or in other programs throughout the county and reservation using approved youth curricula.
  • Collaborate with local organizations and relevant coalitions to support changes that improve access to healthy foods and physical activity for persons and families with low income. This may include working on projects with food pantries, school wellness committees, farmers markets, community or school gardens, or other applicable community project work.
  • Complete all reports on time including travel, purchasing, activity and time reports, and mid-year progress reports. Maintain current and accurate records and reports.
  • Travel to various sites in the county and reservation to teach classes and meet with local organizations, agencies, and community coalitions to complete the position goals and duties as required.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
  1. Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, health, social work, education, or related field.
  2. Demonstrated ability to work with community leaders and build effective collaborations with partners.
  3. Demonstrated ability motivating adults and children to participate in the learning process.
  4. Demonstrated ability to assess participant needs and responses and to adjust lessons to the audience.
  5. Demonstrated ability and experience to lead and interact effectively with adults in small group settings and youth in the classroom setting.
  6. Demonstrated ability to use technology (computer and programs) to accurately input data, establish and maintain records and reports, and use a computer in the classroom.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
  1. Previous experience teaching nutrition to adult and youth.
  2. Demonstrated experience working with the Nakoda and Aaniih Tribes, or other indigenous groups.
  3. Demonstrated understanding of policy, system, and environment work.
  4. Experience interacting with community issues such as food insecurity or poverty.
The Successful Candidate Will
  • Communicate positively and effectively with the public in person, through email, and over the phone.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers and the public.
  • Exercise good judgment and self-motivation.
  • Represent SNAP-Ed and MSU Extension to others in a professional and courteous manner.
  • Demonstrated ability to accurately follow instructions and procedures.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
Continuation of employment is contingent upon availability of funding.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance, retirement plan, paid holidays, tuition waiver, paid time off and more! For more information on the benefits package:
BenefitsFY25Overview.docx or visit https://www.montana.edu/hr/benefits-payroll/

Must possess a valid driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and meet all State of Montana requirements to operate State/University vehicles. (If successful candidate possesses a valid out-of-state driver’s license, must obtain a valid Montana driver’s license within 60 days of hire.)

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Physical Demands
Be able to transport minimum of 25 lbs.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
The Program
Through a series of nutrition classes, county and reservation-based nutrition educators lead interactive lessons for adults and youth across the state to help families with:
  • Easy meal planning according to MyPlate
  • Stretching limited food dollars
  • Increasing physical activity
  • Discovering tasty ways to eat healthy
  • Improving skills for safe food handling and preparation
The Department
The College
MSU Extension’s mission is to improve the lives of Montana citizens by providing unbiased, research-based education and information that integrates learning, discovery and engagement to strengthen the social, economic and environmental well-being of individuals, families, and communities.
Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date Upon successful completion of search
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Applications will be:
Review of applications will be on a continual basis and will continue until the position(s) are filled.
Special Instructions
EEO Statement
Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.

In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.

FLSA Details

FLSA Determination

FLSA Status Exempt

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter addressing each of the Required and Preferred Qualifications
  2. Resume OR Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

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