EFNEP Educator, Program Assistant; -H

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Posting Details

• Posting Number PG190801CE
• Position Number SC-
• Position Type NC Cooperative Extension (EPS)
• Job City & State Laurinburg, NC
• Department NCCE Scotland County
• Working Title EFNEP Educator, Program Assistant (4-H)
• Appointment 12 Month Recurring
• Job Type Full-Time - Permanent
• FTE 1.00

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The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) involves the enrollment of limited-resource individuals and youth who qualify for federal food assistance programs.

Under the programmatic guidance of the Regional Nutrition Extension Associate, the EFNEP Program Assistant (EFNEP PA) works with clients in group settings and individually (as needed).

This position is a full-time, 40-hour per week position and will serve 100% 4-H Youth Programming. Youth Programming will take place at school settings and informal educational settings with 4-H and community partner organizations. Although youth participants may range from 5 to 18 years old, they are typically 2nd to 12th-grade students.

North Carolina Cooperative Extension (NCCE) gives residents access to NC State University and North Carolina A&T State University resources and expertise. Through educational programs, publications and events, Cooperative Extension delivers unbiased, research-based information to North Carolina citizens. EFNEP aims to help reduce obesity by teaching youth and families practical skills resulting in healthy behaviors.

The EFNEP Program Assistant is an employee of NC Cooperative Extension, NC State University. Under the supervision of the County Extension Director (CED) with guidance from the Regional Nutrition Extension Associate (RNEA), the EFNEP PA delivers nutrition and related subject matter to enrolled participants. The role includes recruiting and enrolling school-aged youth, making regular teaching visits, teaching nutrition and food preparation, submitting program records, marketing the program, recruiting volunteers, collaborating with local staff and agencies, and assisting with securing resources.

The EFNEP PA and the RNEA work with the Family and Consumer Science Agent, 4-H Agent and/or CED to meet county needs. Renewal is contingent on available funds.

Under the guidance of the RNEA, the EFNEP PA conducts nutrition education for limited-resource youth in group settings.

Duties include:

• Travels within county, district, and state using a personal vehicle. Personal vehicle is required.
• Develops and maintains an understanding of NCCE as an educational agency.
• Recruits limited-resource school-aged youth who meet federal eligibility guidelines for EFNEP participation.
• Instructs eligible youth in nutrition education using approved curricula and teaching methods.
• Conducts food demonstrations to youth groups.
• Facilitates data collection and submits reports to RNEA, EFNEP State office and CED.
• Maintains confidentiality of program information.
• Coordinates with collaborating agencies to extend program outreach and maintain partnerships serving EFNEP youth.
• Participates in ongoing training and professional development; some trainings may require overnight travel.
• Attends required EFNEP meetings and trainings; some may require overnight travel.
• Enhances program visibility by communicating program impacts to local stakeholders and participants.
• Promotes educational opportunities beyond EFNEP within Cooperative Extension and partnering agencies.
• Recruits, trains and utilizes volunteers for program marketing, data collection and delivery.
• Meets established programmatic standards for performance and impact.
• Other duties as assigned. Travel within county, district and state is required.

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Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM;
Evenings and Weekends as required

The minimum requirement for employment with the North Carolina Cooperative Extension (NCCE) is a…