"EFNEP Educator / Program Assistant (4-H Youth)"

EFNEP Educator / Program Assistant (4-H Youth)

Company: North Carolina State University

Job Location: Raleigh, North Carolina

Category: Extension and Outreach

Type: Full-Time

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Position Number: SC-00042732-0625

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The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) involves the enrollment of limited resource individuals and youth who qualify for federal food assistance programs.

Under the programmatic guidance of the Regional Nutrition Extension Associate, the EFNEP Program Assistant (EFNEP PA) works with clients in group settings and individually (as needed).

This position is a full-time, 40 hours per week position. This position will serve 100% 4-H Youth Programming.

Youth Programming will take place at school settings and at informal educational settings with 4-H and community partner organizations. Although youth participants may range from 5 to 18 years old, they are typically 2nd to 12th grade students.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit 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 nearly 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 food-borne 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.

Departmental Required Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of nutrition and healthy eating concepts.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education: Knowledge of the community and social service programs for limited resource youth; experience teaching and/or working with limited resource youth and/or nutrition education experience preferred.

Necessary Licenses or Certifications: Valid Driver's License and reliable, personal transportation required and must be maintained. Valid North Carolina driver's license is required within 60 days of hire.