Research Associate position is available at University of Rhode Island.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver community based programs as part of USDA funded nutrition assessment and outreach grants targeting limited income populations.
• Conduct applied research and community-based nutrition education.
• Responsible for daily operation of Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP), a USDA funded program teaching nutrition, budgeting and food safety to income-eligible residents of Rhode Island.
• Hire, train and supervise paraprofessionals assigned to the program.
• Assist in developing and conducting community-based nutrition education, research and risk assessment with targeted audiences.
• Conduct data management/needs assessments and evaluation, including analysis of qualitative and quantitative data related to programmatic efforts, and entry into database.
• Build priority level collaboratives among community partners and recruit participants.
• Supervise EFNEP Community Nutrition Assistants (CNA’s) and oversee daily activities of program.
• Research training needs; conduct initial and continual training for CNA’s in appropriate subject matter.
• Development and review of appropriate curricula for targeted EFNEP audiences.
• Conduct nutrition education programming to administrative personnel of community and state organizations
• Assist in preparing 5-year plans designed to meet program objectives and needs of clientele.

Salary Range

$57,148 – $71,534

Qualifications and Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nutrition or closely related area.
• Registered Dietitian status.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in nutrition education for low income families, adults and youth in community-based settings.
• Minimum of one year supervising and training EFNEP paraprofessionals.
• Demonstrated experience in data management and data analysis.
• Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.