Program Aide - EFNEP

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** Job Description Summary
** This position works in the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program known as EFNEP. The EFNEP Program Aide, with training and supervision, teaches (in-person and/or virtually) about nutrition, food resource management, food safety, and physical activity in culturally sensitive and appropriate ways for adults and/or youth, for low-income audiences in various community locations.

This position is funded by a Federal grant and is therefore contingent upon the availability of funds.
** Note to Candidates
** This position is budgeted for 10 weeks from the date of hire.  An extension to the length of employment could be considered depending on the number of hours worked during the previous 10-week period and overall job performance during that timeframe.#
** Responsibilities
* ** Assists in recruiting adults and/or youth who meet program guidelines
* Uses research-based, approved educational materials to instruct youth and/or adults either in-person and/or virtually
* Prepares food for recipes and instructs youth and/or adults through food demonstrations
* Collects and tracks program data#
** Qualifications
* *** Required Education & Experience
*** High School diploma or GED, additional education is not considered an advantage.
** Preferred Education & Experience*
* * Experience with low resource audiences and working cooperatively with support systems, networks, and agency programs available for low-income people/low resource audience.
* Experience teaching groups of people.
** Required Knowledge, Abilities, & Skills
*** Familiar with the community where the position is located.
* Knowledge or teaching experience related to nutrition, food safety, food resource management and physical activity topics, guidelines, and best practices.

Proficient computer skills – Microsoft Office programs – Outlook, Word and Power Point;
Excel, etc. Working knowledge of Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams to conduct virtual lessons

Ability to communicate effectively with adults and/or youth.  Ability to follow a curriculum including teaching and speaking publicly, strong communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse audience.

Ability to work independently, be self-motivated and give attention to detail and maintain accurate records. Ability to keep written logs of activities, complete reports, and organize materials. Ability to work with diverse audiences
** Preferred Knowledge, Abilities, & Skills*
* ** Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
** Must be willing to work necessary hours to fulfill job responsibilities (some evenings and weekends).  Hours worked will not exceed 20-30 per week.  As the largest comprehensive agriculture and life sciences program nationally, Texas A&M Agri Life brings together a college and four state agencies within the Texas A&M University System With over 5,000 employees, and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M Agri Life is uniquely positioned to improve lives, the environment, and the economy of Texas and the nation through education, research, extension and service.
If your goal is the pursuit of excellence and your vision is to make a difference in this world, we invite you to explore our opportunities to discover what a career at Texas A&M Agri Life has to offer you.
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