North Central Health District

NCHD Seeks Facilitator for SNAP-Ed Nutrition Education Classes

Posted November 12, 2024 by Michael Hokanson

North Central Health District SNAP-Ed program is seeking a contracted, self-employed facilitator to teach nutrition education classes in Baldwin, Bibb, Twiggs and/or Washington Counties. 

North Central Health District SNAP-Ed Program provides nutrition education at eligible community sites using the Eating Smart Being Active curriculum.  Each Eating Smart Being Active course consists of 8 weekly lessons of approximately 90 minutes. Each lesson includes a physical activity component as well as hands-on food preparation.

We are seeking a facilitator/health educator to teach at least one Eating Smart Being Active course per quarter in the first three quarters of 2025 (Jan-March 2025; April-June 2025; and July-Sept 2025). 

Training on the curriculum will be provided by the SNAP-Ed program prior to facilitating the first course.

Payment:

• Payment for completing training (30-40 hours total): $2,000
• Payment for facilitating/teaching each Eating Smart Being Active course (8 lessons): $2,000
• NCHD SNAP-Ed will contract with facilitator to teach up to 5 Eating Smart Being Active courses between January and September 2025.
• Mileage reimbursement for travel will be paid at the current Georgia approved rate.

Requirements:

• Relevant experience and/or education (health education, adult education, nutrition education, teach/facilitating in community sites).
• Ability to lead the physical activity and hands-on food preparation parts of the curriculum.
• Ability to travel to designated community sites in Baldwin, Bibb, Twiggs, and/or Washington Counties.
• Evening and/or weekend availability is desired to teach classes during those times.
• Ability to pass the required background check.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in training on Eating Smart Being Active curriculum provided by DPH SNAP-Ed to include required DFCS Civil Rights Training (training estimated to take approximately 30-40 hours)
• In collaboration with SNAP-Ed program coordinator, identify potential sites for Eating Smart Being Active courses following eligibility guidelines.
• In collaboration with SNAP-Ed program coordinator, recruit participants for the Eating Smart Being Active courses.  Goal is to have 8-15 participants per class.
• Facilitate at least one Eating Smart Being Active course per quarter from January to September 2025.  Facilitate 3 to 5 courses in that time frame.
• Set the schedule for the 8 lessons for each course (usually once per week for 8 weeks) and communicate the schedule to NCHD SNAP-Ed.  Set the schedule at a convenient time for the site and participants.  This may include evening hours or weekends.
• Ensure that required paperwork is completed and submitted after each lesson to NCHD SNAP-Ed Program Coordinator.
• Take attendance at each lesson and submit to NCHD SNAP-Ed Program Coordinator. 
• Provide certificates of completion (template provided) and cookbooks to participants who attend at least 6 of 8 lessons.

SNAP-Ed program will provide the Facilitator with the following:

• Thorough training in the curriculum
• Eating Smart Being Active Curriculum
• Activity bins for the lessons
• Extenders to be given to participants at each lesson and cookbooks to be given to participants who attend at least 6 of 8 lessons
• All materials needed for teaching lessons to include worksheets, handouts, cooking utensils, groceries, paper products
• Site eligibility guidelines and help in site selection. 
• Approved recruitment flyers and promotional items to assist in recruitment.

For more information, contact:

Chassity McKinney, SNAP-Ed Program Coordinator

Chassity.mckinney@dph.ga.gov

478-550-3796

Also see: https://northcentralhealthdistrict.org/snap-ed/

To apply for this opportunity, please send your resume and a statement of interest by email to:

Chassity McKinney at chassity.mckinney@dph.ga.gov

AND

Karen Ebey-Tessendorf at karen.ebey-tessendorf@dph.ga.gov