EFNEP Educator

Position Overview

The individual in this position will recruit and enroll adult and school-aged youth participants into the program, make regular teaching visits to enrollees either in the home or in group settings, teach basic principles of nutrition and food preparation skills, submit required program records as requested, market the program within the assigned area, recruit volunteers from within the community involving them in leadership roles, collaborate with local Cooperative Extension staff and agencies, and assist with securing program resources.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Travels within county, district, and state using a personal vehicle. Personal vehicle is required. Travel will be reimbursed following State guidelines.
• Develops and maintains a comprehensive understanding of the role of NC Cooperative Extension as an educational agency.
• Recruits limited resource school-aged youth and families with young children who meet the federal eligibility guidelines for participation in EFNEP.
• Instructs eligible youth and families in nutrition education using approved curricula and teaching methods.
• Conduct food demonstrations to adult and youth groups.
• Facilitates the collection of required data and submits monthly reports to RNEA, EFNEP State office and CED.
• Maintains confidentiality of program information.
• Collaborates with collaborating agencies to extend program outreach to eligible families.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with agencies and organizations serving EFNEP audiences.
• Participates in lifelong learning and professional development by participating in trainings and other opportunities as designated by the RNEA, County Extension Director, District Extension Director and/or State EFNEP office.
• A few may require overnight travel.
• Attends and participates in required EFNEP meetings and trainings within the county and outside of the county, a few may be overnight travel.
• Enhances program visibility by communicating program impacts to local stakeholders and potential participants.
• Promotes educational opportunities beyond EFNEP within Cooperative Extension and partnering agencies to program participants.
• Recruits, trains and utilizes volunteers to assist in program marketing, data collection and program delivery.
• Maintains established programmatic standards for performance and impact.

Requirements and Preferences

• The minimum requirement for employment with the North Carolina Cooperative Extension (NCCE) is a high-school diploma or equivalent.
• Department Required Skills: Ability to communicate and teach effectively, organize, collect data, and meet deadlines, build partnerships and engage the community.
• Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education: Knowledge of the community and social service programs for limited-resource families; Experience teaching and/or working with limited-resource adults; and/or nutrition education experience.
• Required License or Certification: Valid Driver’s License and reliable, personal transportation required and must be maintained. Valid North Carolina driver’s license is required within 60 days of hire.