Nutrition Educator - Palm Beach County

Nutrition Educator - Palm Beach County

Job No: 540916

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Palm Beach

Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Veteran's Preference Eligible, Agricultural Sciences

Department:  - AG-EXPANDED NUTRITION PROGRAM

Job Description

Extension Program Ast

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• 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.
• Deliver engaging, learner-centered, nutrition education using approved, evidence-based curricula that are responsive to participants' age, culture, language, literacy level, and learning needs.
• Delivers instruction through a structured curriculum consisting of a minimum of six lessons for each participant group to promote lasting behavior change.
• Collects required participant information and administers approved evaluation tools to measure program participation, knowledge gain, and behavior change while maintaining participant confidentiality.
• Connects participants with Extension programs, community resources, and public assistance programs, including SNAP, when appropriate.
• Represents EFNEP at health fairs, community events, and outreach activities to increase program awareness, strengthen partnerships, and recruit participants.

• Plans and coordinates nutrition education programs by scheduling classes with community partners, organizing instructional materials, supplies and equipment, and ensuring classroom logistics support successful program delivery.
• Adapts activities to meet participant needs while maintaining fidelity to approved curricula and compliance with program requirements.

• Participates in orientation, required trainings, and ongoing professional development to strengthen nutrition knowledge, teaching practices, cultural responsiveness, technology skills, and program implementation.
• Applies supervisor feedback and new learning to improve program quality and participant outcomes.

• Travels throughout the assigned county to conduct nutrition education programs, recruit participants, and participate in required meetings and trainings.
• Occasional overnight travel is required for annual statewide training.

• Maintains accurate and timely participant, program, travel, and administrative records in accordance with University, EFNEP, and USDA NIFA requirements.
• Submits required reports and documentation by established deadlines and protects participant confidentiality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Nutrition Educator will achieve and maintain food safety certification (Safe Staff).

Normal

Work Schedule:

40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm. Required nights and weekends when assigned due to the nature of the program.

Attachment: EFNEP Core

Expected Salary: $19.20 per hour

• Highly competitive benefits and retirement options
• Generous leave plans
• A health and wellness program that reflects its commitment to qualify of life and quality of work
• Many more competitive perks and rewards

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

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

Applications Close: 23 August 2026

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at  (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.

Health Assessment

Required:

No