Youth Nutrition Associate Educator
ISU Extension & Outreach, Polk County
Education-Teaching/Admin | Full Time | Onsite | Altoona
Posted: 10/26/26
Job Description
Polk County Extension, based in Altoona, has an immediate opening for a Youth Nutrition Associate Educator. This grant-funded position requires 30 hour/week and includes individual health and
dental benefits. Under general supervision, the educator works independently facilitating youth nutrition programming in Polk County. Position engages children in grades K-8 in high-energy,
hands-on nutrition, physical activity and cooking education. Educator also engages partner agencies to host education sessions as part of existing programming (before/after school, summer care,
etc.). Qualifying agencies are those who serve children from low-resource families.
Position interacts with small-groups of K-8 youth in school, after school and during summer programming to teach healthy living, cooking skills and physical activities. The bulk of programming is currently
with grades K-5 with emerging middle school service that may expand over time.
Deadline to Apply 11/2/26
Address
1625 Adventureland Dr Ste A
Essential Job Functions
Youth EFNEP Program Coordination
• Prepares and presents lessons from a standardized curriculum
• Maintains a safe and supportive environment for children to include physical safety and food safety
• Engages children in high-energy, active information-sharing, hands-on cooking, physical activity and games
• Conducts program evaluation as directed by using provided tools and following program evaluation protocols
• Maintains appropriate records of participants’ progress and prepares reports
• Builds strong relationships with agency partners which serve children meeting income eligibility guidelines
• Makes arrangements for delivering education at partner sites, sets dates and times for classes, collects and organizes educational materials, and maintains high-quality communication with partners
• Participates in regular supervisor conferences and training as scheduled
• Models healthy diet and exercise behaviors
• Promotes youth nutrition programming benefits and opportunities within the county
Education
QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree in education, nutrition, adult, family or youth services, social work, or related field
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Internet, email
• Knowledge of basic office machinery
• Able to lift and move 40 pounds
• Valid driver license
• Approval through the Child Protection and Safety Program/background screening
• Ability to work flexible hours. A successful candidate will be expected to successfully manage their schedule including some evening and weekend meetings
Experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Two or more years’ experience in education, nutrition, adult, family or youth services, social work, or related field
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Experience working with diverse audiences
• Experience working with individuals or families with limited resources
• Experience facilitating within a classroom setting
Benefits
100% of employer provided individual health, life dental, and disability insurance premiums paid
Paid time off and holidays
IPERS retirement benefits
AFLAC (Optional and at the employee’s expense)
About the Company
ISU Extension and Outreach in Polk County (Polk County Extension) builds a strong Iowa by connecting residents to the research and resources developed by Iowa State University. ISU Extension and Outreach in Polk County offers educational programming and experiential learning opportunities to residents focused in four areas: K-12 outreach and youth development; health and well-being; agriculture and natural resources; and community and economic development.
Travel Required
Yes, in county daily
Resume Required
Yes
Contact Person
Paul Gibbins