Position Details Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Community Assistant II Job Category URA-AFT Administrative Department SEBS-EFNEP Overview The New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station (NJAES) is an integral component of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. The experiment station provides a diverse range of research, extension, and education programs that serve the people of New Jersey and the urban, suburban, and rural communities in which they live. Through its Cooperative Extension offices in all 21 New Jersey counties, dedicated 4-H agents, Extension specialists, Family & Community Health Sciences educators, and Agriculture and Natural Resources agents work to serve New Jersey residents in every area of the state. Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Community Assistant II for the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) within the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences. Reporting to the Program Associate I, SPVR, this Community Assistant II (CA) position for the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) in Middlesex County teaches research-based, behaviorally focused nutrition classes to both adult and youth limited-resource participants in Middlesex County. The goal of the education provided is to help program participants improve their food security, dietary quality, physical activity, and food safety behaviors. Among the key duties of the position are the following: * Supports volunteers and program staff who assist in the delivery of educational outreach. * The successful candidate must maintain a professional demeanor and confidentiality at all times. Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement FLSA Nonexempt Grade 09 Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 037812.00 Annual Mid Range Salary 044005.00 Annual Maximum Salary 050198.00 Standard Hours 35.00 Union Description URA-AFT Administrative Payroll Designation PERS Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview. Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience * High School Diploma or GED. Certifications/Licenses * Valid NJ Driver's License. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Demonstrated ability to read and write in English. * Self-starter. * Excellent time management skills. * Strong organizational skills. * A team player with a demonstrated ability to respectfully interact with colleagues and supervisors from diverse and varied backgrounds. * Willingness to accept direction and perform duties within programmatic constraints. * Willingness to improve educational level. * Expressed willingness to work with people (i.e., youth, adults, and seniors, as specified in job description). * Understanding of the importance of keeping information given by participating families confidential. * Strong familiarity with the community in which he/she will work. * Willingness to learn and to work under and accept direction. * Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse, limited-resource audience. * Bilingual in Spanish. Preferred Qualifications * Knowledge of video conferencing platforms (Zoom, WebEx, Google Meets, Google Classrooms, Microsoft Teams). Equipment Utilized * Will use Microsoft Office products (Outlook (email), and possibly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, as needed); may be asked to assist with data/information from nutrition classes in WebNEERS (a government supplied reporting system) and/or internal department data systems Physical Demands and Work Environment * Ability to carry up to 35 pounds of demonstration supplies, presentation equipment, and class materials. * Willingness to work nights and weekends Special Conditions * Willingness to use personal vehicle to travel to various worksites throughout the project's service area. * Cleared background check. Posting Details Posting Number 24ST1680 Posting Open Date 07/23/2024 Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus Douglass (RU-New Brunswick) City New Brunswick State NJ Location Details Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * * Do you have a High School Diploma or GED? * Yes * No * * Do you speak Spanish fluently? * Yes * No Applicant Documents Required Documents * Resume/CV * Cover Letter/Letter of Application * List of Professional References (contact Info) Optional Documents