This position oversees the operations of half of the Wyoming Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program local agencies representing about 6,000 participants and budgets of up to $1.3 million for the biennium. It establishes local agency contracts, including proposed budgets, and reviews fiscal expenditures; provides personnel management & development, quality assurance, and approves local agency nutrition education plans, time studies, and contracts in 11 of 19 local agency WIC programs statewide which involves three of six WIC regions.

Preference will be given to candidates who have a minimum of a four-year degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or Public Health Nutrition who are Registered Dietitians (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) who also have the IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) credential, as well as candidates who have work experience at a state or local WIC agency.

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As a member of the Foods and Nutrition Department, the new faculty member will: 1) Provide program leadership and serve as Principal Investigator (PI) for the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program and/or other externally funded nutrition education programs for limited resource households; 2) Engage in collaborations to develop grant proposals to obtain external funding for nutrition education programs and provide educational programs targeted to limited resource households; 3) Develop, implement and evaluate program content for eligible individuals and families; 4) Provide expertise in nutrition and innovative educational approaches including program evaluation to county Extension agents and other partners; 5) Work collaboratively to explore new technology as appropriate to enhance knowledge and initiate behavior change; 6) Enhance research opportunities for graduate students and engage students in nutrition/health-related community outreach and Extension programs for limited resource audiences; 7) Serve as a conduit for nutrition and health expertise to be communicated to Extension agents and other outreach partners and provide nutrition research updates to County Extension Agents; 8) Develop and/or revise nutrition/foods program content and assessment tools; 9) Publish findings in refereed journals; 10) Network at national, regional and state levels to communicate research findings with key leaders and enhance program development to ensure implementation with an on-going evaluation component; 11) Support 4-H programs through leadership for and participation in foods and nutrition project competitions and development of educational materials and initiatives for 4-H audiences. The successful candidate will be committed to the Cooperative Extension mission.

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The Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences (FYCS) at the University of Florida is now accepting applications for our MS program in FYCS.  Assistantships are available, and the deadline for priority funding for the MS program March 15, 2019.

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The Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences (FYCS) at the University of Florida is now accepting applications for our doctoral program in Youth Development and Family Sciences. Assistantships are available, and the deadline for priority funding for the PhD program is December 15.

Learn more about the PhD Program in Youth Development and Family Sciences.

The Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Science at Utah State University is looking to hire a PhD, MS, or MPH student with a focus in community nutrition. This student would be employed for two years through a USDA Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program grant, titled Connecting low-income/at-risk and ethnic/minority populations to Utah direct market farmers and farmers. Year two is contingent upon satisfactory job performance in year one. Further funding for additional years of study may be available through other jobs or teaching assistantships.

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The Coordinated Masters Program (CMP) is one of two Public Health Nutrition MPH tracks within the School of Public Health’s Division of Epidemiology and Community Health. The program typically admits 11 students a year, with the program lasting 2 years. Supervised practice experiences take place throughout the 2-year program. The program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). The CMP Director reports directly to the Director of Public Health Nutrition.

Primary responsibilities of the CMP director include administering the CMP program, online teaching of experiential courses during the summer, training of students in dietetic skills during fall and spring semesters, recruiting and maintaining supervised practice sites, and evaluating all aspects of the program on a yearly basis.

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An exciting opportunity for a Registered Dietitian Lead is currently available with Maricopa County. We value individuals who are interested in making a difference in the community they live in and work in, while showcasing skills that indicate their passion for community improvement, department initiatives, career growth, and personal development. We are looking for a Registered Dietitian Lead with a focus on client centered education and counseling skills and enhancing public services. Our desired candidate will have specific experience in motivational interviewing, emotion based counseling, and more. Your adventure with Maricopa County awaits!

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Under general supervision performs work of moderate difficulty assisting in the development and implementation of specialized public health programs.

Bachelor’s Degree in community health, nursing or behavioral health; Certification as an International Board Lactation Consultant is preferred; five (5) years of lactation education experience, OR any combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

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This position will assist County Extension & the Extension Program Coordinator in the development and presentation of a nutrition and physical activity program for children, families, and seniors. This position will work directly with these individuals as well as community site directors and leaders. There will be travel involved and a flexible work schedule will be required. This position is located in Holbrook, Navajo County, AZ.

Assists in the development and presentation of subject matter in nutrition, gardening and physical activity for SNAP eligible participants (families, youth, adults, and seniors) through workshops, training sessions, and community events; assists and/or organizes, promotes, coordinates and conducts nutrition, physical education and gardening programs in Northern Navajo County, including the Navajo Nation and Hopi Tribal lands; answers inquiries and provides information relating to the completion of reporting forms and program related meetings, materials, and record keeping. Composes newsletters, prepares reports and fulfills other related functions to conduct assigned nutrition education programs for Navajo County communities;
initiates and participates in needs assessments for nutrition, physical activities and gardening activities.

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We are recruiting a State Policy Manager who will be responsible for designing, overseeing and implementing the legislative and research agenda for Public Health Advocates. The State Policy Manager will report to the Senior Director of Policy.

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The Development Coordinator provides research, administrative and logistical support to CSPI’s mid-level and major gift fundraising programs. This position reports to the Director of Development and works closely with other development staff and senior leadership.

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We are seeking a creative thinker and energetic individual to manage CSPI’s digital communications and advocacy campaigns that inform our supporters and the public and mobilize them to act. This position reports to the Director of Communications and works collaboratively with staff across the organization using email and social media platforms to help advance CSPI’s public policy objectives.

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