Job Details

Posting Number: PG190858CE

Position Number: NC-00042780-0426

Position Type: NC Cooperative Extension (EPS)

Job City & State: Greensboro, NC

Department: NC Cooperative Extension, Guilford Center

Working Title: Extension EFNEP Educator Program Assistant (Adult)

Appointment: 12 Month Recurring

Job Type: Full-Time - Permanent

FTE: 1.0

Essential Job Duties

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

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.

Other Work/Responsibilities

• Travels within the county, district, and state using a personal vehicle. A personal vehicle is required.
• Develops and maintains a comprehensive understanding of the role of NCCE as an educational agency.
• Recruits limited resource families with young children who meet the federal eligibility guidelines for participation in EFNEP.
• Instructs eligible families in nutrition education using approved curricula and teaching methods.
• Conducts food demonstrations to adult populations.
• Facilitates the collection of required data and submits reports to RNEA, EFNEP State office and CED.
• Maintains confidentiality of program information.
• Coordinates with collaborating agencies to extend program outreach to eligible families.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with agencies and organizations serving EFNEP audiences.
• Participates in lifelong learning and professional development by participating in trainings and other opportunities as designated by the RNEA, County Extension Director, District Extension Director and/or State EFNEP office.
• Attends and participates in required EFNEP meetings and trainings within the county and outside of the county, a few may be overnight travel.
• Enhances program visibility by communicating program impacts to local stakeholders and potential participants.
• Promotes educational opportunities beyond EFNEP within Cooperative Extension and partnering agencies to program participants.
• Recruits, trains, and utilizes volunteers to assist in program marketing, data collection, and program delivery.
• Meets established programmatic standards for performance and impact.
• Other duties as assigned. Travel within the county, district, and state is required.

Minimum Experience/Education

The minimum requirement for employment with the North Carolina Cooperative Extension (NCCE) is a high-school diploma or equivalent.

Department Required Skills

• Ability to communicate and teach effectively
• Ability to organize, collect data, and meet deadlines
• Ability to build partnerships and engage the community

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Preferred bilingual-fluent in English and Spanish-written and verbal. Knowledge of the community and social service programs for limited-resource families; Experience teaching and/or working with limited-resource adults; and/or nutrition education experience.

Required License or Certification

Valid Driver’s License and reliable, personal transportation required and must be maintained. A valid North Carolina driver’s license is required within 60 days of hire.