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Position Information

Announcement Number FAC - VA - 25083

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Jennifer Munter

(406) 994-2015

[email protected]

Classification Title Instructor

Working Title SNAP-Ed Extension Instructor - Big Horn County/ Crow Reservation / Northern Cheyenne Reservation

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 Big Horn County/Crow Reservation/Northern Cheyenne 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 4B1748

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 1.0

Benefits Eligible Eligible

Salary $46,904 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications

Contract Type LOA

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Recruitment Type Open

Position Details

General Statement

This position is located in Hardin, MT.

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 Big Horn County/ Crow Reservation / Northern Cheyenne 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 Instructor will also collaborate with community partners on projects related to policy, system, and environment to 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.

We seek individuals who work professionally and effectively with individuals from all backgrounds, possess strong communication skills, and have the ability to contribute positively to 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 food 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 food 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, collaborate on PSE projects, and meet with local organizations, agencies, and community coalitions to complete the position goals and duties as required.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

+ Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, health, social work, education, or related field.

+ Demonstrated ability to work with community leaders and build effective collaborations with partners.

+ Demonstrated ability motivating adults and children to participate in the learning process.

+ Demonstrated ability to assess participant needs and responses and to adjust lessons to the audience.

+ Demonstrated ability and experience to lead and interact effectively with adults in small group settings and youth in the classroom setting.

+ 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

+ Previous experience teaching nutrition to adults and youth.

+ Demonstrated experience working with the Crow and Northern Cheyenne Tribal Nations, or other indigenous groups.

+ Demonstrated understanding of policy, system, and environment work.

+ 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 (https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.montana.edu%2Fhr%2Fbenefits-payroll%2FBenefitsFY25Overview.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK) 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:

Screening of applications will begin on April 23, 2025; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

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.