EFNEP Supervisor​/Research Associate I or II

Position: EFNEP Supervisor / Research Associate I or II
## EFNEP Supervisor / Research Associate I or IIApplylocations:
Denver, COtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
July 7, 2026 (25 days left to apply) job requisition :
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Job Description ## The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) is a federally funded program that teaches low-income families how to prepare healthy meals on a budget and engage in more physical activities to reduce the risk of chronic disease. The EFNEP Supervisor/Research Associate I/II contributes to the management of EFNEP, staff development of EFNEP peer (paraprofessional) educators and the development and maintenance of program materials.

This position will be housed in the Denver metro area and serves as an EFNEP Supervisor and assists with EFNEP related research projects. A successful candidate will bring experience that provides evidence of drive and initiative; the individual in this position must be a self-starter. EFNEP Supervisor responsibilities include providing training and direct supervision for EFNEP peer educators in multiple Colorado counties within the Denver metro region, leading the implementation of approved nutrition education programs following EFNEP guidelines to ensure program fidelity and success and building successful and sustainable relationships with professionals from agencies such as WIC, SNAP, TANF, public housing, K12 schools and others, to establish EFNEP peer educator recruitment and teaching opportunities.

Research support responsibilities include monitoring the implementation of research project protocols and assisting with data collection. This position supports the EFNEP Coordinator with curricula maintenance, EFNEP work plan development and grant reporting, and other duties as assigned. The classification of Research Associate I or II will be determined by qualifications and experience.## Full consideration date:
July 7, 2026, 12:01am (MT)
This position will remain open until filled, however for full consideration, please apply by the above date.## Essential

Job Duties:

* Supervision of EFNEP Educators  + Provides leadership and coordination of the activities necessary to recruit, interview, hire and train CSU Extension EFNEP peer educators;  + Observes and assesses peer educators to evaluate their teaching ability and the fidelity of the intervention with program participants;  + Addresses EFNEP peer educator questions related to nutrition and public health related content, program procedures, protocols, fidelity, and reporting and coaches EFNEP peer educators to ensure effective program delivery to diverse audiences and that program outcomes are met and are in compliance with University, Extension, and federal EFNEP guidelines.  

+ Creates sustainable relationships with local agencies to ensure effective program delivery to diverse limited-resource audiences.
* Training and Program Material Development  + Regularly conducts EFNEP programming assessment (observes participant recruitment and EFNEP Peer Educator teaching, monitors peer educator reporting, and solicits CSU Extension County Director and community agency partner feedback) to identify staff development needs;  + Develops and delivers regular staff updates using innovative delivery approaches (electronic, video, etc.) in approved curricula, program protocols and procedures, and adult learning theory.
* Program Marketing/Professional Networking  + Develops relationships at the county level that work with audiences of low-income to enhance collaboration and promote EFNEP enrollment;  + Promotes and creates awareness of CSU Extension and EFNEP via presentations, public speaking engagements, press releases and interviews with local media.
* Administrative Duties  + Works with EFNEP Coordinator to develop program policies and procedures as needed. Develops strategies to inform and implement changes with EFNEP peer educators.
* Research Support  + Assists with training EFNEP peer educators and research project staff on research methods and protocols and conducts fidelity assessments of research project implementation.## Conditions of Employment:

Background check and Driver's license##…