As part of the MSU Extension Health and Nutrition Institute (HNI), with support from the HNI Supervising & Staff Development Educator, District Director and Institute leadership, the Extension Community Nutrition Instructor is responsible for the delivery of nutrition and physical activity education programs.

In this role, you will conduct both in-person and virtual/online, or a combination of both, education programming created with a diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) lens, with eligible youth and adult audiences that also supports growth and understanding of critical issues facing these audiences, as defined by federally funded grant programs, including but not limited to SNAP-Ed (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education) and/or EFNEP (Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program). In addition to direct education with participants, you will provide policy, system and environmental (PSE) coaching within community sites, develop and maintain community partnerships for programming opportunities, work to identify and remove barriers from participation, and gather, review, and enter data for impact and evaluation efforts. You will support the Health and Nutrition Institute’s efforts in diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a special emphasis on reaching diverse populations. Working in collaboration with internal teams, you will identify and enhance programming tools and delivery strategies. The overall goal of MSU Extension’s nutrition and physical activity programming is to attain both short- term and long-term goals as defined by the applicable grant that improve nutrition outcomes for eligible audiences throughout Michigan. While focusing on federal grant compliance, you will work in concert with the MSU Extension Health and Nutrition Institute and work teams to ensure alignment of programs with the overall goals of work teams, MSU Extension Health and Nutrition Institute and the organization. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential elements vital to the culture MSU Extension endeavors to cultivate.

This position will provide nutrition and physical activity programming in Luce and Schoolcraft Counties. Coverage area could expand beyond defined coverage area with online programming options. Although negotiable, there will be space available to work from the Luce County MSU Extension office.

Minimum Qualifications (see full description for complete list of requirements)

Bachelor’s degree, or a combination of education and specific, relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Knowledge and at least two years of experience in effective program delivery and health- or nutrition-related subject matter.

Application Process

View full description and apply through the MSU careers page. Search for posting 904968 using the Job Search field.

Application deadline is 11/07/2023.

MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer, committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential. Michigan State University Extension employment opportunities are open to eligible/qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodations.

The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.

Erin Biehl

Tribal Outreach & Supervising Educator

Michigan State University Extension

184 US-41

Negaunee, MI 49866

Office: (906) 475-5731

Cell: (906) 281-1516

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