Extension EFNEP Educator

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Extension EFNEP Educator is an employee of NC Cooperative Extension, NC State University. Under the supervision of the County Extension Director with guided assistance from the District EFNEP Extension Associate, the EFNEP Educator delivers nutrition and related subject matter to enrolled participants.

North Carolina Cooperative Extension (NCCE) gives our residents easy access to the resources and expertise of NC State University and North Carolina A &T State University. Through educational programs, publications and events, Cooperative Extension delivers unbiased, research-based information to North Carolina citizens. For over 50 years, EFNEP has been helping limited-resource youth and families with children learn to eat healthier meals and snacks, make better use of food dollars and reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses.

In collaboration with many organizations through the “Eat Smart, Move More” initiative, NC EFNEP aims to help reduce the rising tide of obesity by teaching youth and families practical skills resulting in changed behaviors to eat smart, move more, and achieve a healthy weight.

During your tenure, you will recruit and enroll adults, 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.

• Travel within the county, district, and state using a personal vehicle. A personal vehicle is required.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the role of NCCE as an educational agency.
• Recruit limited resource families with young children who meet the federal eligibility guidelines for participation in EFNEP.
• Instruct eligible families in nutrition education using approved curricula and teaching methods.
• Conduct food demonstrations to adult populations.
• Facilitate the collection of required data and submit reports to RNEA, EFNEP State office and CED.
• Maintain confidentiality of program information.
• Coordinate with collaborating agencies to extend program outreach to eligible families.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with agencies and organizations serving EFNEP audiences.
• Participate in lifelong learning and professional development by attending trainings and other opportunities as designated by the RNEA, County Extension Director, District Extension Director and/or State EFNEP office. A few may require overnight travel.
• Attend and participate in required EFNEP meetings and trainings within the county and outside of the county, a few may be overnight travel.
• Enhance program visibility by communicating program impacts to local stakeholders and potential participants.
• Promote educational opportunities beyond EFNEP within Cooperative Extension and partnering agencies to program participants.
• Recruit, train, and utilize volunteers to assist in program marketing, data collection, and program delivery.
• Meet established programmatic standards for performance and impact.
• Other duties as assigned. Travel within the county, district, and state is required.

The minimum requirement for employment with the North Carolina Cooperative Extension (NCCE) is a high‑school diploma or equivalent.

• Preferred bilingual‑fluent in English and Spanish—written and verbal.
• Knowledge of the community and social…