Nutrition Educator - Palm Beach County

Extension Program Assistant focused on delivering the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) in Palm Beach County.

About the role

Promotes EFNEP and recruits eligible youth and adult participants through community outreach and partnerships. Develops and maintains positive working relationships with community organizations to coordinate nutrition education programs, communicate program expectations, and support participant success.

Delivers engaging, learner-centered nutrition education using approved, evidence-based curricula tailored to participants’ age, culture, language, literacy level, and learning needs. Instruction follows a structured curriculum of at least six lessons per group to foster lasting behavior change.

Collects participant information and administers approved evaluation tools to measure program participation, knowledge gain, and behavior change while maintaining confidentiality. Connects participants with Extension programs, community resources, and public assistance programs such as SNAP when appropriate.

Represents EFNEP at health fairs, community events, and outreach activities to increase program awareness, strengthen partnerships, and recruit participants.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate nutrition education programs by scheduling classes, organizing materials, and ensuring classroom logistics support successful delivery.
• Adapt activities to meet participant needs while maintaining fidelity to approved curricula and compliance with program requirements.
• Participate in orientation, required trainings, and ongoing professional development to strengthen nutrition knowledge, teaching practices, cultural responsiveness, technology skills, and program implementation.
• Apply supervisor feedback and new learning to improve program quality and participant outcomes.
• Travel throughout the assigned county to conduct programs, recruit participants, and attend required meetings and trainings; occasional overnight travel for annual statewide training.
• Maintain accurate and timely participant, program, travel, and administrative records in accordance with University, EFNEP, and USDA NIFA requirements.
• Submit required reports and documentation by established deadlines and protect participant confidentiality.
• Achieve and maintain food safety certification (SafeStaff).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Bilingual (English, Spanish).
• Criminal background check required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience delivering nutrition education, health education, or other educational programming.
• Experience working with individuals, families, or youth from diverse backgrounds, particularly those with limited resources.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with different audiences.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and other educational technologies.

Schedule

40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Required nights and weekends when assigned due to program needs.

Pay

$19.20 per hour.

Benefits

The University of Florida offers highly competitive benefits and retirement options, generous leave plans, a health and wellness program that reflects its commitment to quality of life and quality of work, and many more competitive perks and rewards.