EFNEP Educator, Program Assistant ​/Associate (Youth and Adult

EFNEP Educator, Program Assistant /Associate (Youth and Adult)

Essential

Job Duties
- The ExtensionEFNEPProgram Assistant is an employee of NC Cooperative Extension, NC State University. Under the supervision of the County Extension Director (CED) with guided assistance from the Regional Nutrition Extension Associate (RNEA), theEFNEPPA delivers nutrition and related subject matter to enrolled participants. The individual in this position will recruit and enroll adults and school-aged youth participants into the program, make regular teaching visits to enrollees either in the home or in group settings, teach basic principles of nutrition and food preparation skills, submit required program records as requested, market the program within the assigned area, recruit volunteers from within the community involving them in leadership roles, collaborate with local Cooperative Extension staff and agencies, and assist with securing program resources.

TheEFNEPPA receives programmatic guidance from the DistrictEFNEPRegional Nutrition Extension Associate (RNEA) with overall supervision provided by the County Extension Director (CED). TheEFNEPPA and theRNEAwork with the Family and Consumer Science Agent, 4-H Agent and/orCEDto meet the needs of the county. Renewal of the position is contingent on the availability of funds. Adult Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) involves the enrollment of limited resource individuals and their children who qualify for federal food assistance programs.

Under the programmatic guidance of the Extension Associate, theEFNEPPA works with clients in small group settings and individually (as needed).This position is a full-time, 40 hours per week position. This position will serve 75% 4-H Youth and 25% Adult Programming.

Youth Programing will take place at school settings and at informal educational settings with 4-H and community partner organizations. Although youth participants may range from 5 to 18 years old, they are typically 2nd to 6th grade students.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities
- Under the programmatic guidance of theRNEA, theEFNEPPA conducts nutrition education to limited resource adults and youth in group settings. While performing this role theEFNEPPA:

Travels within county, district, and state using a personal vehicle. Personal vehicle is required.

Develops and maintains a comprehensive understanding of the role ofNCCEas an educational agency.

Recruits limited resource school-aged youth and families with young children who meet the federal eligibility guidelines for participation inEFNEP.Instructs eligible youth and families in nutrition education using approved curricula and teaching methods.

Conduct food demonstrations to adult and youth groups.

Facilitates the collection of required data and submits reports toRNEA,EFNEPState office andCED.Maintains confidentiality of program information.

Coordinates with collaborating agencies to extend program outreach to eligible families.

Establish and maintain partnerships with agencies and organizations servingEFNEPaudiences.

Participates in lifelong learning and professional development by participating in trainings and other opportunities as designated by theRNEA, County Extension Director, District Extension Director and/or StateEFNEPoffice. A few may require overnight travel.

Attends and participates in requiredEFNEPmeetings and trainings within the county and outside of the county, a few may be overnight travel.

Enhances program visibility by communicating program impacts to local stakeholders and potential participants.

Promotes educational opportunities beyondEFNEPwithin Cooperative Extension and partnering agencies to program participants.

Recruits, trains and utilizes volunteers to assist in program marketing, data collection and program delivery.

Meets established programmatic standards for performance and impact.

Other Work/Responsibilities
- Other duties as assigned. Travel within the county, district and state are required.

Supervisory

Number of Permanent Employees this Position Supervises - 0

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