Nutrition Educator; Florence

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Under the general supervision of the EFNEP Regional Coordinator, provides intensive nutrition education (in groups or one‑on‑one) to limited‑resource audiences (Adult & Youth). Recruits, organizes and trains volunteers in a support service role. Works with the State EFEP Management Team and other administrators in the Division to implement and improve the program. Mentors junior Nutrition Educators in program delivery and reporting requirements.

Other duties as assigned.

• 30% - Essential:
  Implements nutrition education plans to achieve program goals and meet participants’ needs. Utilizes approved EFNEP Curricula, support materials, food preparation/demonstrations, and priority lessons to educate participants and adapts lesson materials to meet participants’ needs. Teaches food/nutrition education lessons to participants accurately and in an effective and interesting manner. Evaluates progress of participants by conducting pre‑ and post‑surveys related to behavior changes in four core areas, 24‑hour recalls (adults);
  
  represents Clemson University in a positive manner that reflects the goals/mission of the University and CES; maintains compliance and safety with all facilities in required areas.
• 30% - Essential:
  Recruits and enrolls eligible clients with limited resources through one‑on‑one contact, word‑of‑mouth, presentation and referrals from agencies and organizations, schools and other community settings. Maintains an annual case‑load and follows established guidelines as required by the program and USDA/NIFA. Takes and processes program requests: identifies the needs, interests, and abilities of clients and provides nutrition education program based upon the need of the participants.
• 20% - Essential:
  Maintains extensive record keeping as needed by the program and as assigned by the EFNEP Regional Coordinator. Submits all records and reports to Regional Coordinator and Data Manager in a timely manner. Submits expense reports in Concur and time and leave in Kronos in a timely manner.
• 10% - Essential:
  Establishes and maintains a network with personnel from other agencies and organizations to provide nutrition education to individuals and groups of children, youth, and/or adults with limited resources. Recruits, trains, and utilizes community volunteers in a support service role in program delivery. Maintains chain of command to communicate directly with EFNEP Regional Coordinator both verbally and in writing.
• 10% - Essential:
  Participates in EFNEP, Nutrition, or Extension‑sponsored orientations, meetings, and training sessions as assigned by the Regional Coordinator & Program Team Director.

Education – High School or Equivalent or related program experience.
Work Experience – 1+ year(s) experience related to Nutrition, health and/or any type of teaching.

Education – Associate’s Degree in Nutrition & Health and/or any other related field.
Licenses – Driver’s License Class D normal < 26,000.
Work Experience – 2+ years experience working with community organizations (schools, churches, government and/or private agencies).

Responsibilities – Fundamental Job Knowledge:
Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations.

Supervisory Responsibilities – No supervisory duties; not…