Extension EFNEP Program Assistant; Adult

Position Overview

Extension EFNEP Program Assistant (Adult)

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The Extension EFNEP Program Assistant 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 Program Assistant (PA) delivers nutrition and related subject matter to enrolled participants.

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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 food‑borne 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 eligible youth and families practical skills resulting in changed behaviors to eat smart and move more.

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Henderson County is in western North Carolina and is considered an emerging urban area, yet still has a large rural community. For more information about Henderson County, visit the county website at https://.

The Extension EFNEP Program Assistant (PA) 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), the EFNEP PA delivers nutrition and related subject matter to enrolled participants. The performance of assigned responsibilities is governed by the philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of the NCCE.

The individual in this position will recruit and enroll adult 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 and involve them in leadership roles, collaborate with local Cooperative Extension staff and agencies, and assist with securing program resources.

The EFNEP PA receives programmatic guidance from the District EFNEP Regional Nutrition Extension Associate (RNEA) with overall supervision provided by the County Extension Director (CED). The EFNEP PA and the RNEA work with the Family and Consumer Science Agent, 4‑H Agent and/or CED to meet the needs of the county.

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