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NUTRITION EDUCATOR 1 Print ( ufeff NUTRITION EDUCATOR 1 Salary $2,123.00 - $3,822.00 Monthly Location New Orleans, LA Job Type Classified Job Number R00111479 Department LSU Agricultural Center Opening Date 12/05/2025 Closing Date 12/18/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits About this Job The LSU AgCenter focuses on research, extension and teaching to make advancements that will benefit generations. The LSU AgCenter is one of eight campuses of the LSU System. With offices in every parish and research stations across the state, the LSU AgCenter is committed to serving the citizens of Louisiana. That pledge includes our dedication to agriculture and the vital work of providing innovation and support for the food and fiber sector while improving agricultureu2019s valuable contributions to the stateu2019s economy. Our educational efforts span nutrition and health, food safety, backyard gardening, disaster preparedness, storm recovery, youth development, managing insects and natural threats, economic development, resource conservation and so much more. The LSU AgCenter provides individuals, families, businesses, schools, industries and local governments with valuable information aimed at improving economic conditions, general wellness and quality of life. Our faculty members across the state are actively engaged in research that creates solutions for the many aspects of agriculture while serving all residents of Louisiana. For more information on the LSU AgCenter, click here:LSU AgCenter (. The Orleans Parish Extension Office is hiring a Nutrition Educator 1 to help educate, train, and engage the community on nutritional health and well-being. More information can be found here: Nutrition & Community Health (. Minimum Qualifications No specialized training or experience required. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere (. Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: The Nutrition Educator position provides nutrition and parenting education to limited-resource youth and families in a variety of settings within their assigned areas/parish. The educator should understand and connect to community resources through collaborations with community agencies and programs for recruiting and assisting program participants. The individual is responsible for conducting educational outreach focusing on state and federal program priorities to designated target audiences. Position-Specific Details: + Appointment Type: probational + Upon successful score of the Nutrition Educator Exam, eligible for promotion to Nutrition Educator 2. + Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. + Location: Orleans Parish Extension Office, New Orleans, La. + This position is not eligible for remote employment. The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. How To Apply: + No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. + Apply online at + Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy contact: Rebecca Smelley at . Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at Parental Leaveu2013 Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at Holidays and Leave u2013 State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: + New Year's Day + Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, + Mardi Gras, + Good Friday, + Memorial Day, + Independence Day, + Labor Day, + Veteran's Day, + Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement u2013 State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): + Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (LASERS has provided this video (to give you more detailed information about their system + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana ( + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (among others Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website Please verify your email addressVerify Email