Extension EFNEP Educator

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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 NC A&T State University. Through educational programs, publications, and events, Cooperative Extension field faculty deliver unbiased, research-based information to North Carolina citizens. Our mission is to partner with communities to deliver education and technology that enrich the lives, land and economy of North Carolinians.

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.

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Duties and Responsibilities

The individual in this position 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.

Other Work/Responsibilities

The EFNEP Educator receives programmatic guidance from the District EFNEP Regional Nutrition Extension Associate (RNEA). with overall supervision provided by the County Extension Director (CED). The EFNEP Educator and the RNEA work with the Family and Consumer Science Agent and the CED to meet the needs of the county. Renewal of the position is contingent on the availability of funds. Under the programmatic guidance of the RNEA, the EFNEP Educator conducts nutrition education to limited resource adults and youth in group settings.

While performing this role, the EFNEP Educator:

* Travels within the county, district, and state using a personal vehicle. A personal vehicle is required. Develops and maintains a comprehensive understanding of the role of NCCE as an educational agency.

* Recruits limited resource families with young children who meet the federal eligibility guidelines for participation in EFNEP.

* Instructs eligible families in nutrition education using approved curricula and teaching methods.

* Conducts food demonstrations to adult populations.

* Facilitates the collection of required data and submits reports to RNEA, EFNEP State office and CED.

* Maintains confidentiality of program information.

* Coordinates with collaborating agencies to extend program outreach to eligible families Establish and maintain partnerships with agencies and organizations serving EFNEP audiences.

* Participates in lifelong learning and professional development by participating in 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.

* Attends and participates in required EFNEP meetings 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 beyond EFNEP within 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 duties…