Extension Nutritional Assistant

About This Role

The Extension Nutrition Program, within K-State Extension, is hiring a full-time Nutrition Assistant to serve Sedgwick County. This position reports to the Sedgwick County EFNEP extension agent.

Nutrition assistants provide health education to pregnant women and families with young children who have limited financial resources. They support the goals of the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP): to promote healthy lives through hands-on, relationship-driven education.

This position requires strong social skills to effectively recruit and retain program participants and develop collaborative partnerships with community agencies.

• Work with colleagues and community partners and to plan curriculum-based health education events and activities.
• Prepare for events (for example: buying and preparing food for a cooking demonstration).
• Manage time and resources appropriately.

• Teach clients (in groups and individual meetings) about topics like food preparation, food safety, food resource management, nutrition, and physical activity.
• Solve problems and adapt to new situations that arise while working with clients.
• Communicate and interact appropriately with clients from all backgrounds.

• Collect and record clients’ responses to health questionnaires to assess needs and behaviors.
• Submit accurate and timely records to track program activities and participants’ progress on program outcomes.

• Be aware of community resources and services that may benefit EFNEP clients.
• Build relationships with other agencies to recruit clients and expand the program.
• Encourage eligible families to enroll in EFNEP. Recruiting opportunities will include demonstrations, group presentations, individual contacts, and printed materials.

• Attend training events, meetings and conferences to improve health and nutrition knowledge, teaching practices and record keeping skills.

This is a grant funded position. The continuation of the position is contingent upon continuing availability of funding and need for these services.

The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) is a nutrition education program provided at no cost to Kansas families and caregivers of young children with limited resources. EFNEP uses education to support participants’ efforts toward self-sufficiency, nutritional health and well-being. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) administers EFNEP through land-grant universities’ cooperative extension programs.

For more information about Kansas EFNEP go to k‑state.edu/extension-nutrition-program.

K-State Extension connects Kansans to research-based information and education that helps individuals, families, businesses and communities thrive. It is a partnership between Kansas State University and federal, state, and county governments. Through local extension offices, K-State Extension provides practical solutions and programs in areas such as agriculture, health, youth development, and community vitality. Learn more at extension.k-state.edu.

This position will serve communities in Sedgwick County. The primary office is in Wichita, KS.

This position is on-site and will require regular travel to various sites within Sedgwick County. It will also involve overnight travel for trainings (approximately 2-3 times per year).

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma (or equivalent).
• Valid driver’s license, proof of vehicle insurance and reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to…