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NUTRITION INFORMATION SPECIALIST
POSITION
TITLE: Nutrition Information Specialist
This position is with Howard University; full-time, non-tenure track position.
LOCATION: Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC)
National Agricultural Library
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Beltsville, Maryland 20705-2351
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Information Specialist (IS) will work with the Web and Reference Team
(WRT) to maintain and expand two World Wide Web sites: Food and Nutrition
Information Center (FNIC) (www.nal.usda.gov/fnic),
and Nutrition.gov (NG) (www.nutrition.gov).
Provide nutrition reference
services to government, educators, and consumers
Assist team in evaluation
and content management of sites
Write subject specific
bibliographic publications (Resource Lists) and abstracts for AGRICOLA
database
Coordinate work of part-time
student
Precept University of Maryland
Dietetic Interns during their technical rotation at the Food and Nutrition
Information Center
Exhibit Web sites and services
at local, regional, and national conferences
Market Web sites and FNIC/NG
services to target audiences locally and nationally through educational,
Internet, and other relevant information systems
Review materials for the
Dietary Guidance Working Group
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree required,
Masters Degree and/or RD required.
Course of study: nutrition
education or related field.
Excellent computer skills
and knowledge of other information management
software
Preferred: knowledge of
HTML coding, Web development software (such as Dreamweaver), database
knowledge, and graphic software.
Bibliographic database
searching, preferred.
Experience in coordinating
projects, particularly multi-agency or multi-state.
Minimum of two years experience
as a nutrition educator.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience in giving
group presentations preferred; marketing skills a plus.
SALARY/BENEFITS: Commensurate with qualifications. Benefits available.
APPLICATION:
Send letter of application, resume, and a writing sample to:
Cathy Alessi, R. D.
Food and Nutrition Information Center
National Agricultural Library, Room 105
10301 Baltimore Avenue
Beltsville, MD 20705-2351
E-mail:calessi@nal.usda.gov
Fax: (301) 504-6409
DEADLINE: Applications
will be accepted until October 29, 2004, or until a suitable candidate
is found.
Howard University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
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About Our Staff...
Today FNIC has a staff of 15 nutritionists, most of whom are
registered dietitians. These trained nutrition professionals provide information
on food, human nutrition, and food safety. Computer specialists, a web
designer, and administrative support are also part of the FNIC staff.
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