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

Job Title

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

Gastonia, NC

Full-Time - Permanent, 12‑month recurring, 1.00 FTE

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

• Travel within county, district, and state using a personal vehicle (personal vehicle required).
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the role of NCCE as an educational agency.
• Recruit limited‑resource school‑aged youth and families with young children who meet federal eligibility guidelines for EFNEP.
• Instruct eligible youth and families in nutrition education using approved curricula and teaching methods.
• Conduct food demonstrations to adult and youth groups.
• Facilitate the collection of required data and submit reports to the 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 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 (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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum requirement for employment with North Carolina Cooperative Extension: a high‑school diploma or equivalent.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of nutrition and healthy eating concepts.
• Knowledge of community and social service programs for limited‑resource families.
• Experience teaching or working with limited‑resource adults, youths, and/or nutrition education (preferred).

Valid North Carolina driver’s license and reliable personal transportation (must be maintained). Valid driver’s license required within 60 days of hire.

• Selected candidate may be required to pass a drug test prior to employment.

$32,562

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