Extension EFNEP​/4-H Program Assistant

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number PG190871CE

Position Number

Position Number w-

Position Type

Position Type NC Cooperative Extension

Department Information

Job City & State

Job City & State Franklin, NC

Department

Department NC Cooperative Extension
- Macon

System Information

Working Title

Working Title Extension EFNEP/4-H Program Assistant

Appointment

Appointment 12 Month Recurring

Job Type

Job Type Full-Time
- Permanent

FTE

FTE 1.00

Position Overview

The 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 Regional Nutrition Extension Associate ( RNEA ), the EFNEP Educator delivers nutrition and related subject matter to enrolled participants.

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The 4-H program assistant will assist the 4‑H Agent in the planning, executing, and evaluating effective and comprehensive 4‑H programs that will meet the needs of the county population. The program assistant will support the mission of the 4‑H organization, which is to develop youth and adults working with those youth to realize their full potential through participation in research-based, non‑formal, hands‑on educational experiences.

The 4‑H program assistant cooperates with the Macon County Extension staff and county leaders in performing a variety of responsibilities. The performance of assigned responsibilities is governed by the philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of North Carolina Cooperative Extension.

The individual in this position will provide assistance for the total 4‑H program and will help determine programming needs, planning, marketing, implementing and evaluating youth programs. This position will also be involved in assisting 4‑H volunteers, supporting 4‑H clubs, and providing opportunities for school based 4‑H programs.

* The EFNEP /4‑H Program Assistant will be responsible for two program areas with 50% of the time and work dedicated to 4‑H youth programs and 50% of the time and work dedicated to Expanded Food and Nutrition programs in Macon County schools. *

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits

Are you looking for a rewarding career that will let you give back to your community? NC State Extension extends research‑based knowledge to all North Carolinians, helping them transform science into everyday solutions that improve their lives and grow our state. We are the model of excellence in non‑formal, research‑based education that advances agriculture, the environment, human health and well‑being, youth and communities, while creating prosperity for all North Carolinians.

Working for NC State Extension allows you to teach without being tied to a classroom and school bell. Check out this link to learn what other Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program ( EFNEP ) Educators say about their experience working for EFNEP.

While our employees are located in NC County offices, they reap the benefits of employment at NC State University. Some of our benefits include:

• Paid time off
• Paid tuition
• Health Insurance
• Flexible Scheduling
• Retirement Savings
• Supplemental Benefits Programs
• Wolf Perks!

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Primary Function of Organizational Unit

North Carolina Cooperative Extension 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 food‑borne illnesses. In collaboration with many organizations through the “Eat Smart, Move More” initiative, NC EFNEP aims…