EFNEP Program Assistant

Overview

The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) Program Assistant works for an assigned county Extension program under the supervision of a county Agent in the program area of EFNEP. This is a non-clerical position; this is a community-focused position where the EFNEP Program Assistant will recruit participants and provide nutrition education to families with limited resources.

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• Recruit participants and provide nutrition education to families with limited resources within an assigned county Extension program.
• Work under the supervision of a county Agent in EFNEP.
• Apply program activities in line with EFNEP goals and guidelines.

• Minimum Qualifications — High school diploma or equivalent required. Must agree to comply with the Youth Protection policy, including authorized release of relevant Arkansas Child Abuse & Neglect Central Registry records. Ability to work without close supervision is required. Transportation for use on the job with liability insurance in effect is required.
• Preferred Qualifications — Some College desirable.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities — Ability to conduct programs & work with all clientele regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally & in writing. Ability to keep accurate records & submit timely reports of activities. Ability to respond positively to supervisor direction.
  
  Ability to work without close daily supervision.

• Applicants are required to upload a Resume, Cover letter, and a list of three (3) references including name, phone number and email address prior to submitting the application. Once submitted, the applicant will not be able to edit the application or upload additional documents.
• If you have technical issues uploading a document or need to provide additional documentation after submitting, email human resources.

Starting salary - $34,000

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
• Resume

Family & Consumer Science EFNEP Management

Dr. Teresa Henson-Assistant Professor-Nutrition/EFNEP
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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is an equal opportunity institution. It does not discriminate in its education programs or activities on the basis of protected status. Questions about Title IX may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator and the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.