Nutrition assistant

Position Information

This position works with adults with limited income with children in the household and youth from limited-income households.

The position is supervised by the NDSU Extension Central District Director. This position includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities :

About Us :

More information about NDSU Extension can be found at :

Location :

This position is located in the Burleigh County NDSU Extension Office, which is located in Bismarck, the capital city of North Dakota, and is the county seat of Burleigh County.

The city's population was 73,622 in the 2020 census. The city has developed around downtown Bismarck, the streets of downtown are lined with small stores and restaurants.

Also downtown are the two hospitals, Kirkwood Mall, and the Bismarck Event Center. The western border of Bismarck is marked by the Missouri River, a hub for outdoor enthusiasts in the summer time.

There are numerous hiking trails and bike baths that take you along the river and allow you to experience the beauty of North Dakota.

The Bismarck Municipal Airport is the premier airport for central and western North Dakota.

Work Schedule : Monday Friday

Monday Friday

8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Advertised Salary :

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Minimum Qualifications :

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Evidence of course work, professional development, or work experience related to the position responsibilities.
• Demonstrated communication skills oral, written, listening.
• Evidence of experience in keeping accurate and complete records.
• Demonstrated experience in organizing work and working independently.
• Familiarity with various ethnic and socioeconomic audiences, an interest and ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds, and a commitment to the principles of diversity.
• Basic computer skills.
• Personal vehicle for regular use, valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Related work experience in food and nutrition education.
• Demonstrated work or volunteer experience with limited resource families.
• Leadership and / or teaching experience.
• Knowledge of area and existing community services.

Applicant Materials Required :

• Cover letter including how you may meet any or all minimum and preferred qualifications.
• Resume
• Unofficial transcripts
• Include three professional references in application reference section

Benefits :

NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire.

Other benefits include : wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, EAP, sick leave and holiday pay.

Optional benefits include : supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.

No Smoking Notice :

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. 23-12-10.

EO / AA Statement :

North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression / identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

Diversity Statement :

NDSU strives to be a community of belonging, recognizing unique differences as strengths of our university. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that supports a community in which diverse populations and perspectives will know and learn from one another.

NDSU values candidates who are committed to our core values of respect, inclusivity, community, creativity, excellence, impact, innovation, integrity, resilience, responsiveness, and transformation.

Successful candidates will be committed to and help advance our strategic goal to create and maintain an open and respectful environment to promote inclusivity and diversity as a cornerstone of education, research, and outreach.

Veteran’s Preference Notice :

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran’s Preference requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation Information :

Last updated : 2024-03-22