Extension EFNEP Program Assistant; Adult

Extension EFNEP Program Assistant (Adult)

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In addition to your application, please submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for at least three (3) professional references.

Posting Number: PG190799CE

Position Number: NC-

Position Type: NC Cooperative Extension (EPS)

Job City & State:
Winston Salem, NC

Department: NC Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center

Working Title:

Extension EFNEP Program Assistant (Adult)

Appointment: 12 Month Recurring

Job Type: Full-Time - Permanent

FTE: 1.0

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, the human health and well-being, youth and communities, while creating prosperity for all North Carolinians.

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• Paid time off
• Paid tuition
• Retirement Savings
• Supplemental Benefits Programs

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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 Extension Associate, the EFNEP Educator delivers nutrition and related subject matter to enrolled participants.

North Carolina Cooperative Extension ( NCCE ) 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 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.

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.

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…