EFNEP Nutrition Educator, Rutland

EFNEP Nutrition Educator, Rutland County

UVM Extension's Nutrition Educator will work with various federally funded programs, community grants, and fee-based contracts to deliver public education to improve healthy food and lifestyle choices, primarily among limited resource families and individuals, with the potential to work with a larger variety of audiences throughout the County and other regions in the state. Predominantly the Nutrition Educator will identify, recruit, and provide education to eligible audiences in the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP).

This includes limited-resourced pregnant women, families with children, and youth. Classes are taught as a series in the community and home setting, both in-person and online. The Nutrition Educator will help families acquire the knowledge and skills for healthful food selection, meal planning, food preparation, food safety, and physical activity. Class content includes general nutrition information and cooking instruction. All instruction is based on USDA guidelines using provided curriculum and materials.

High school diploma/G.E.D. or an equivalent combination of experience educating adults and/or youth in nutrition, life skills, or a closely related field. Must provide own reliable transportation to and from work sites.

• Confident speaking in front of groups and engaging participants in class activities
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively recruit and retain participants and collaborate with community agencies
• Excellent time management skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Computer skills, including MS office, email, Zoom, data entry or willingness to learn.

$20.80 - $23.75 per hour

Position in the Extension Rutland Office. Work a flexible schedule, including evenings and occasionally weekends, and travel to worksites. Position is at 0.75

FTE (28.125 hours per week).

• Position located in different city, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime)
• Travel to and from worksites required
• Bargaining unit position
• Contingent on continued funding
• 75% of full time with full benefits package
• Background Check required for this position
• A probationary period may be required

Non-Exempt

Yes, UVMSU

Rutland, Vermont, United States

7/2/2026

Yes

Ext-Community Nutrition Educ/50052

37.5

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