EFNEP Program Assistant

University of Arkansas•Paragould, AR

About The Position

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture. The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration. As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. 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 the 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.

Requirements

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.
Ability to conduct programs & work with all clientele regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual preference, pregnancy 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.