Extension EFNEP Program Assistant; Adult

Overview

Extension EFNEP Program Assistant (Adult) - North Carolina State University. This position is housed within NC Cooperative Extension (EPS) in Henderson County, Hendersonville, NC. Appointment is 12 Month Recurring, Full-Time - Permanent, with FTE of 0.9375.

Posting Number: PG190725CE
Position Number: W
- Position Type: NC Cooperative Extension (EPS)
Job City & State:
Hendersonville, NC
Department: NC Cooperative Extension - Henderson County

• Deliver nutrition and related subject matter to enrolled participants under the supervision of the County Extension Director with guided assistance from the District EFNEP Extension Associate.
• Recruit and enroll adult and school-aged youth participants into the program; conduct regular teaching visits in homes or group settings; teach nutrition and food preparation skills using approved curricula and teaching methods.
• Conduct food demonstrations to adult and youth groups; submit required program records; market the program within the assigned area; recruit volunteers and involve them in leadership roles.
• Collaborate with local Cooperative Extension staff and agencies; assist with securing program resources; coordinate with the Regional Nutrition Extension Associate (RNEA) and work with the Family and Consumer Science Agent, 4-H Agent and/or CED to meet county needs.
• Attend and participate in EFNEP and Extension meetings, trainings, and other professional development; some may require overnight travel.
• Enhance program visibility by communicating program impacts to local stakeholders and potential participants; promote educational opportunities beyond EFNEP within Cooperative Extension and partner agencies.
• Recruit, train, and utilize volunteers for program promotion, data collection, and delivery; meet established programmatic standards for performance and impact.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Travel within the county, district, and state using a personal vehicle; travel reimbursed under state guidelines.
• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds; sustained periods of standing and sitting; possible kneeling, stooping, reaching; exposure to heat, humidity, and sun.
• Must have personal mobility/transportation and a valid driver’s license with appropriate liability insurance; willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed; travel reimbursed per state guidelines.

• Minimum Education:
  
  High-school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills; ability to maintain confidentiality; self-directed with ability to multi-task and set priorities.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written); ability to develop effective working relationships with youth, adults, community members, and staff.
• Preferred:
  Knowledge of community and social service programs for limited resource families; experience teaching or working with limited resource adults/youth; nutrition education experience. Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) is an asset but not required.
• License:
  Valid North Carolina driver’s license within 60 days of hire; valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm; evenings and weekends as required.

• All listed lifting, mobility and sensory requirements as described; ability to travel as part of official duties.

• Anticipated Hiring Range: $33,000-$35,000.
• Benefits include:
  Paid time off, Paid tuition, Health Insurance, Flexible Scheduling, Retirement Savings, Supplemental Benefits Programs, Wolf Perks.

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks.

Some vacancies may require credit or motor vehicle checks. E-Verify participation is required.

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Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:
Administrative

Industries:
Higher Education