"Extension EFNEP Program Assistant (Adult)"

Primary Purpose of Position

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.

Primary Purpose 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 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.

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.

Departmental 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 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.

Necessary Licenses or Certifications

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.

Check out this link (https://youtu.be/vgmaS33u230) to learn what other EFNEP Educators say about their experience working for EFNEP.