Extension EFNEP Educator Program Assistant (Adult)

Position Overview

The individual in this position will recruit and enroll adults, 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 the county, district, and state using a personal vehicle.
• Develops and maintains a comprehensive understanding of the role of NCCE as an educational agency.
• Recruits limited resource families with young children who meet the federal eligibility guidelines for participation in EFNEP.
• Instructs eligible families in nutrition education using approved curricula and teaching methods.
• Conducts food demonstrations to adult populations.
• Facilitates the collection of required data and submits 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.
• Meets 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.
• Preferred bilingual-fluent in English and Spanish-written and verbal. 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.
• A valid North Carolina driver’s license is required within 60 days of hire.