Instruction & Classroom Support Technician 1

About the role

The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) is seeking a motivated Peer Educator to provide nutrition education to limited-income individuals and families in community settings. With training and support, this role delivers engaging, research-based classes to youth and adults, helping participants build practical skills for healthier living. This position is based with WSU Extension Pierce County in Tacoma.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment activities and prepare materials for classes and events, including food purchasing and preparation.
• Deliver engaging nutrition education to diverse audiences, adapting to participant needs and learning environments.
• Maintain accurate records, complete evaluations, and submit timely data and reports.
• Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations and recruit participants through events, presentations, and outreach efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Six months of full-time experience/training in the appropriate discipline; OR equivalent education/experience.
• Experience working with food and nutrition in an educational setting.
• Ability to work a flexible, yet structured schedule with occasional night and weekend shifts to meet the needs of program partners and grant requirements.
• Must have the ability to travel within targeted counties, including overnight (for occasional trainings, paid for by WSU).
• Reliable transportation (mileage reimbursed) year-round.
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.
• Ability to obtain within 14 days of hire and maintain a current Washington State Food Workers Card.
• Ability to organize materials for classes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience planning and delivering education to youth and adults in nutrition, family and consumer sciences, life skills, or a closely related field.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Zoom, data entry software, or willingness and ability to learn.
• Ability to work well with other people and diverse program participants.
• Ability to keep written or digital logs of activities and complete reports.

Benefits

• Paid sick and vacation leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents.
• Retirement and deferred compensation options.
• Optional supplemental retirement accounts.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Employee tuition waiver.

Pay

Monthly Salary: $3,565 to $4,746 | Range 39 Steps A – M. Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28. In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Schedule

This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.