Hall County EFNEP Program Assistant

About the role

The Hall County EFNEP Program Assistant position is based in Hall County and is responsible for paraprofessional work under the supervision and direction of County Extension Agents/Supervisors. This incumbent provides paraprofessional work with County Extension Educators/Agents in a food and nutrition education program. Plans, organizes, schedules, and conducts nutrition and food safety classes for limited resource clients. Prepares and conducts food demonstrations for group classes.

Responsibilities

• Effectively organizes time and materials by reviewing program lessons, efficiently develops shopping lists for necessary ingredients, including coordinating lists of multiple recipes or with other teammates.
  • Utilizes Outlook calendar to schedule and communicate programs, county events and activities. Ensures Calendar is thorough and accurately reflects to all activities.
• Complies with county funds policy/practices to purchase food demonstration supplies, including efficient resources management, ensures invoices are properly documented and submitted in a timely manner, and all food supplies stored safely.
• SUBMITTING MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY SHOPPING/PROGRAM DELIVERY/TRAINING SUBMITTED ACCORDING TO POLICY.
• Effectively conducts food preparation activities to include chopping, mixing, slicing, dicing, and correctly measure ingredients. Utilizes basic household kitchen equipment including cookware, mixers, knives, and baking equipment. Ensures all program/teaching materials/requirements are prepared and ready for an organized presentation.
• Maintains knowledge of inventory and supplies for demonstrations to minimize waste and/or over purchasing. Coordinates inventory reconciliation with other team members as appropriate.
• MAY UTILIZE ROLE AS PROGRAM ASSISTANT TO SUPPORT RELATIONSHIPS WITH APPROPRIATE ORGANIZATIONS TO OFFER NUTRITION EDUCATION.
• Ensures full knowledge of educational content to effectively and efficiently present lessons as written and with appropriate methodology and ensuring food safety in the preparation.
• Leads activities, discussions and conducts food cooking/demonstrations for an audience of variable sizes.
• Respond effectively and problem solve various challenges associated with space allocation.
• Ensures food safety in transportation of food supplies and when providing food samples.
• Ensures effective data collection from class participants via forms or other methodologies.
• Conducts activities that are responsive to the needs of the client, including evenings, weekends, and night schedules. Flexible scheduling is to be expected.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong bilingual communication skills (English/Spanish) to effectively support community outreach.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Ability to learn basic food preparation skills.
• Strong communication skills and experience interacting with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to lead groups effectively.

Physical Demands

• Stand for long periods to effectively present program to attendees.
• Lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Speak effectively to audiences without amplification.
• Effectively use kitchen tools including knives, spoons, blenders, choppers, etc.
• Drive as needed to perform job duties.

Is driving a responsibility of this position?

Yes

Is this a Position of Trust?

Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?

No

Does this position require a P-Card?

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?

No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

Yes

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)?

Yes

Contact Information

Contact Details: For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below. Recruitment Contact Name: Gwen Hawn Recruitment Contact Email: Gwendolyn.Hawn@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone:

Posting Specific Questions

This position is located in the Hall County, Gainesville, GA area. Are you willing to work at this location?