"Extension EFNEP Program Assistant (Adult)"

Extension EFNEP Program Assistant (Adult)

Company:

North Carolina State University

Job Location:

Category:

Extension and Outreach

Type:

Full-Time

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Position Number: NE-00111730-1225

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:
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Essential Job Duties:
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, human health and well-being, youth and communities, while creating prosperity for all North Carolinians. Working for NC State Extension allows you to teach without being tied to a classroom and school bell. Check out this link (https://youtu.be/vgmaS33u230) to learn what other Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) Educators say about their experience working for EFNEP. While our employees are located in NC County offices, they reap the benefits of employment at NC State University. Some of our benefits include:

• Paid time off
• Paid tuition
• Health Insurance
• Flexible Scheduling
• Retirement Savings
• Supplemental Benefits Programs
• WolfPerks!

You Belong Here! At NC State, our goal is for all employees to reach their fullest potential at work. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition (https://news.hr.ncsu.edu/you-belong-here/) and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

The Extension EFNEP Educator is an employee of NC Cooperative Extension, NC State University. Under the supervision of the Family and Consumer Sciences Agent with guided assistance from the District EFNEP Regional Nutrition Extension Associate (RNEA), the EFNEP Educator delivers nutrition and related subject matter to enrolled participants.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit
North Carolina Cooperative Extension 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.

Wake County is the capital county of North Carolina, with Raleigh as its largest municipality. The population is approximately 1.2million (2020), with a Food Insecurity rate of about 11%, or 120,000 people, with 68,000 youth qualifying for free/reduced lunch, meaning that there is a large population of residents who are eligible for EFNEP programming and in need of additional support. Wake County is one of the top performing counties in the state for EFNEP programming, with a team that consistently wins performance awards, making it an excellent team to develop your career and network.

For information about Wake County visit https://www.wake.gov/

To learn more about the NCCE Wake County Center visit https://wake.ces.ncsu.edu/

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 all families; Experience teaching and/or working with limited resource adults and/or youth; and/or nutrition education experience.

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.

AA/EOE Statement:
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks as well as county-required background checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Department: 117722 - Northeast District - Wake

Location: Raleigh, NC

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