EFNEP Educator, Program Assistant /Associate (Youth and Adult)
Position Overview
Are you looking for a rewarding career that will let you give back to your community? NC State Extension extends research-based knowledge to all North Carolinians, helping them transform science into everyday solutions that improve their lives and grow our state. We are the model of excellence in non-formal, research-based education that advances agriculture, the environment, human health and well-being, youth and communities, while creating prosperity for all North Carolinians. Check out this videoon what it’s like to be an EFNEP Educator with NC State Extension.
While our employees are located in NC County offices, they reap the benefits of employment at NC State University. Some of our benefits include:
- Paid time off
- Paid tuition
- Health Insurance
- Flexible Scheduling
- Retail Savings
- Supplemental Benefits Programs
- WolfPerks!
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Adult Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)
The EFNEP Educator, Program Assistant /Associate (Youth and Adult) position involves the enrollment of limited resource individuals and their children who qualify for federal food assistance programs. Under the programmatic guidance of the Extension Associate, the EFNEP PA works with clients in small group settings and individually (as needed).
This position is a full-time, 40 hours per week position. This position will serve 75% 4-H Youth and 25% Adult Programming. Youth Programing will take place at school settings and at informal educational settings with 4-H and community partner organizations. Although youth participants may range from 5 to 18 years old, they are typically 2nd to 6th grade students.
Other Work/Responsibilities
The Extension EFNEP Program Assistant is an employee of NC Cooperative Extension, NC State University. Under the supervision of the County Extension Director (CED) with guided assistance from the Regional Nutrition Extension Associate (RNEA), the EFNEP PA delivers nutrition and related subject matter to enrolled participants. The individual in this position will recruit and enroll adults 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.
Supervisory
The EFNEP PA receives programmatic guidance from the District EFNEP Regional Nutrition Extension Associate (RNEA) with overall supervision provided by the County Extension Director (CED). The EFNEP PA and the RNEA work with the Family and Consumer Science Agent, 4-H Agent and/or CED to meet the needs of the county. Renewal of the position is contingent on the availability of funds.
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: Strong written and verbal communication skills Knowledge of nutrition and healthy eating concepts
- 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; youths and/or nutrition education experience preferred;
- 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.