"Agent Assistant - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (Butler/Lowndes Counties)"

Agent Assistant - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (Butler/Lowndes Counties)

Company:
Auburn University

Job Location:
Auburn University, 36849-5207

Category:
Extension and Outreach

Type:
Full-Time

Salary Range: USD $34,550.00/Yr. - USD $52,000.00/Yr.

Locations: Greenville, Alabama

Categories: Outreach & Extension

Job Type: Non-Faculty

Position Type: Full-Time

Department: Butler County

Associated Division: AL Cooperative Extension System

Req ID: 8075

Overview

Join the Butler and Lowndes County Extension Offices as an Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) Agent Assistant.

This role will serve Butler and Lowndes County offices, with a home location in Greenville, AL. This limited-term position is contingent on extramural funding; funding for this program has been continuous for over 50 years.

About EFNEP

The EFNEP is a federally funded program that uses a peer educator model to teach families, youth, and pregnant women with limited incomes. Programming covers basic nutrition, cooking, food safety, resource management, food security, and physical activity.

About ACES

Discover a rewarding career with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES), the outreach arm of Auburn University and Alabama A&M University's land grant mission. Our science-based education programs reach all 67 County Extension Offices and various teaching sites across Alabama, enhancing the quality of life and economic well-being of individuals.

Responsibilities

• Possesses or is willing to gain knowledge about food and nutrition as they relate to a healthy and affordable diet for a family.
• Provides education to multiple groups and individuals through a series of nutrition education classes.
• Creates a positive, hands-on learning experience for participants.
• Actively seeks out and builds new partnerships to maintain a consistent teaching schedule.
• Recruits and retains eligible participants for EFNEP class series.
• Follows EFNEP guidelines and uses approved EFNEP nutrition education curriculum with participants.
• Maintains accurate records, including entry and exit paperwork, attendance sheets, travel logs, budget reports, EFNEP supply inventory, etc.
• Maintains a caseload according to EFNEP policies and procedures.
• Maintains a high level of communication with supervisors, mentors, and other program staff.
• Reports to the County Extension Director assigned as supervisor of record.
• Receives initial and continuous training from EFNEP state staff, supervisor, and fellow educators.
• Follows established guidelines as required by State and CSREES / USDA.

Qualifications

Level I: High school diploma or equivalent plus 4 years of experience in the organization and/or presentation of pre-designed educational programs/services, customer service, social work, administrative support/clerical or related experience.

Level II: High school diploma or equivalent plus 6 years of experience in the organization and/or presentation of pre-designed educational programs/services, customer service, social work, administrative support/clerical or related experience.

Substitutions allowed for Experience:
Related higher education degrees accepted in lieu of experience, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

Minimum License and Certifications:

• Must have a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain one prior to selection.

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence:We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We're Here for You:Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama:The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
• Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!