NUTRITION EDUCATOR

[Brenda Yacavone]

PA#275 NUTRITION EDUCATOR

LOCATION:  Rensselaer County, Troy, NY

Coordinate Community Nutrition Education Program for targeted audiences 
including providing in-depth subject matter content as a basis for program 
marketing, delivery, and evaluation.  Provide input for budget 
development.  Supervise staff and/or volunteer involvement in program.  In 
cooperation with supervisor, develop long range goals and objectives for 
quality nutrition education programs which focus on individualized 
(one-on-one) education.  Plan, develop, conduct, and evaluate nutrition 
education programs to meet requirements of assigned contracts and 
projects.  Current programs include leadership for the 
following:  Rensselaer County Health Department, Office for Aging, 
Nutrition Education Program for Seniors: conduct in-home nutrition 
education and presentations at meal sites; participate in and initiate case 
conferences; develop handouts and other educational materials; 
review/approve menus; monitor kitchen facilities; and utilize other 
delivery methods as needed.  Rensselaer County Health Department: conduct 
in-home nutrition education; participate in and initiate case conferences; 
conduct staff training; participate in preventative health interventions; 
and coordinate with other public health programs and projects,

QUALIFICATIONS:  Master's Degree and two years experience relevant to the 
role of the position. BS and/or Masters in the field of 
nutrition.  Registered Dietitian; experience in clinical dietetics.

APPLICATIONS will be reviewed beginning January 11, or until an acceptable 
pool of applicants has been identified.

Send letter of intent, resume, and transcripts to PA#275, Box 26, Kennedy 
Hall, Cornell U, Ithaca, NY 14853.

**Individuals who bring a diverse perspective and are supportive of 
diversity are strongly encouraged to apply. EOE.





Brenda L. Yacavone
Finance and Human Resources
390 Roberts Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY  14853
Phone: 607-255-6654 Fax: 607-255-0788
bly2 at cornell.edu