NC State Extension Forestry · 4 months ago
Extension EFNEP Program Assistant (Adult)
Henderson, NV
Contract
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$33K/yr - $35K/yrNC State Extension is dedicated to providing research-based knowledge to improve the lives of North Carolinians. The Extension EFNEP Program Assistant will deliver nutrition education to enrolled participants, focusing on limited resource youth and families, while collaborating with local agencies to extend program outreach.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Recruit and enroll adult and school-aged youth participants into the program
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
Assist with securing program resources
Conduct nutrition education to limited resource adults and youth in group settings
Travel within county, district, and state using a personal vehicle
Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the role of NCCE as an educational agency
Instruct eligible youth and/or families in nutrition education using approved curricula and teaching methods
Conduct food demonstrations to adult and youth groups
Facilitate the collection of required data and submits reports to RNEA, EFNEP State office and CED
Maintain confidentiality of program information
Coordinate with collaborating agencies to extend program outreach to eligible audiences
Attend and participate in required EFNEP and/or Extension meetings, trainings, and other professional development
Participate in lifelong learning and professional development
Enhance program visibility by communicating program impacts to local stakeholders and potential participants
Promote educational opportunities beyond EFNEP within Cooperative Extension and partnering agencies to program participants
Recruit, train and utilize volunteers to assist in program promotion, data collection and program delivery
Meet established programmatic standards for performance and impact
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High-school diploma or equivalent
Knowledge of computer applications is required including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Good Interpersonal Communication Skills And Teamwork Ability Is Required
The ability to work on issues and maintain confidentiality is essential
Must be highly motivated and innovative
Must be a good team member and support and develop a positive work environment
The EFNEP Program Assistant must have the ability to plan, organize, and work well with the public
Applicant should be able to express comments and opinions clearly and concisely in oral and/or written form
Ability to communicate and develop effective working relationships with youth and adults, the general community, and staff
Self-directed and self-motivated with the ability to multi-task and set priorities
Possess strong work ethic with skills in communications, networking, and public relations
Excellent time and resource management skills
Ability to plan, organize effectively
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintaining them over time
Communicating with people outside of the organization, representing the organization to the clientele, the public, government, and other external sources
Travel connected with the official duties may be required
Required to have a personal mobility/transportation and obtain/maintain valid driver's license and appropriate liability insurance
Must have willingness to work necessary hours to fulfill job responsibilities (some evenings and weekends)
The position requires lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 30 pounds frequently
The job also requires sustained periods of standing and sitting and occasional periods of kneeling, stooping, and reaching
The job occasionally requires exposure to extreme heat and humidity and exposure to the sun
The person must be able to perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction
Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound
The job requires appropriate visual acuity with or without correction and dexterity to perform the normal duties of the job
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
Preferred
Knowledge of the community and social service programs for limited resource families
Experience teaching and/or working with limited resource adults and/or youth
Nutrition education experience
Bi-lingual skills (Spanish, English) would be an asset, but it is not required
Benefits
Paid time off
Paid tuition
Health Insurance
Flexible Scheduling
Retirement Savings
Supplemental Benefits Programs
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Company
NC State Extension Forestry
Our mission is to enable North Carolinians to make informed decisions concerning the management, enhancement, and enjoyment of their forest and other natural resources through sound, research-based information and education.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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