Temporary Nutritionist

This position will serve as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP-ED) Nutritionist for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Onondaga County. The SNAP-ED Nutritionist will primarily be responsible for the delivery of established SNAP-ED public education programming to improve healthy food and lifestyle choices among families and individuals encompassing targeted age groups throughout Onondaga County. The SNAP-ED Nutritionist will provide non-formal education using approved curricula and lesson plans to participants through direct and indirect education efforts with a focus on general nutrition, food preparation, food choice, food safety and physical activity.

Nutrition education will be conducted in a variety of community settings to include, but not limited to: emergency food program sites, schools, parks, youth serving organizations, Farmer’ Markets and school/community gardens. This position will collect and track data using approved protocol following Association and University confidentiality protocol. This position is in-person and not remote.

All applicants must apply online by close of day on April 23, 2026 to be considered for this position. All applicants must submit a complete application online, which includes:
cover letter, resume and three (3) references with at lest two (2) professional references, including one in a current or past supervisory role
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This position is a full-time non-exempt positions, 37.5 hours per week. The hourly rate for this position is $20.00. This position is in-person and not remote.

• Associate's Degree (or equivalent coursework) in the field of Nutrition, Dietetics, Health Education, Community and Behavioral Health, Public Health, Education or Registered Dietician/Dietetic Technician-Registered.
• Experience providing nutrition education to low-income and minority and/or bilingual individuals.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License and the ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written communications.
• Ability to facilitate effective and relevant educational lessons to target audiences in various-sized group settings.
• Ability to work and communicate remotely (including but not limited to: phone, email, and video conferencing), if deemed necessary.

• Experience in adult and/or youth education or other relevant work experience.
• Familiarity with the community in which the work will take place.
• Experience working with populations with limited resources and culturally-diverse populations.
• Ability to plan and organize personal work responsibilities according to priorities development with immediate supervisor.
• Ability to community effectively both verbally and in basic writing with Spanish-language speaking audiences.
• Proficient with basic Microsoft applications, CANVA, internet navigation and current social media applications (e.g. Facebook, Twitter and Instagram).