Extension EFNEP Program Assistant (Adult)

North Carolina State University•Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

Are you looking for a rewarding career that will let you give back to your community? NC State Extension extends research-based knowledge to all North Carolinians, helping them transform science into everyday solutions that improve their lives and grow our state. We are the model of excellence in non-formal, research-based education that advances agriculture, the environment, human health and well-being, youth and communities, while creating prosperity for all North Carolinians. Working for NC State Extension allows you to teach without being tied to a classroom and school bell. Check out this link (https://youtu.be/vgmaS33u230) to learn what other Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) Educators say about their experience working for EFNEP. While our employees are located in NC County offices, they reap the benefits of employment at NC State University. Some of our benefits include: Paid time off Paid tuition Health Insurance Flexible Scheduling Retirement Savings Supplemental Benefits Programs WolfPerks! You Belong Here! At NC State, our goal is for all employees to reach their fullest potential at work. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition (https://news.hr.ncsu.edu/you-belong-here/) and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone. The Extension EFNEP Educator is an employee of NC Cooperative Extension, NC State University. Under the supervision of the Family and Consumer Sciences Agent with guided assistance from the District EFNEP Regional Nutrition Extension Associate (RNEA), the EFNEP Educator delivers nutrition and related subject matter to enrolled participants. Primary Function of Organizational Unit North Carolina Cooperative Extension gives our residents easy access to the resources and expertise of NC State University and North Carolina A & T State University. Through educational programs, publications and events, Cooperative Extension delivers unbiased, research-based information to North Carolina citizens. For over 50 years, EFNEP has been helping limited-resource youth and families with children learn to eat healthier meals and snacks, make better use of food dollars and reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses. In collaboration with many organizations through the "Eat Smart, Move More" initiative, NC EFNEP aims to help reduce the rising tide of obesity by teaching youth and families practical skills resulting in changed behaviors to eat smart, move more, and achieve a healthy weight. Wake County is the capital county of North Carolina, with Raleigh as its largest municipality. The population is approximately 1.2million (2020), with a Food Insecurity rate of about 11%, or 120,000 people, with 68,000 youth qualifying for free/reduced lunch, meaning that there is a large population of residents who are eligible for EFNEP programming and in need of additional support. Wake County is one of the top performing counties in the state for EFNEP programming, with a team that consistently wins performance awards, making it an excellent team to develop your career and network. For information about Wake County visit https://www.wake.gov/ To learn more about the NCCE Wake County Center visit https://wake.ces.ncsu.edu/

Requirements

The minimum requirement for employment with the North Carolina Cooperative Extension (NCCE) is a high-school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to communicate and teach effectively
Ability to organize, collect data, and meet deadlines
Ability to build partnerships and engage the community
Valid Driver's License and reliable, personal transportation required and must be maintained.
Valid North Carolina driver's license is required within 60 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Preferred bilingual-fluent in English and Spanish, written and verbal.
Knowledge of the community and social service programs for all families; Experience teaching and/or working with limited resource adults and/or youth; and/or nutrition education experience.

Responsibilities

The individual in this position will recruit and enroll adult and school-aged youth participants into the program, make regular teaching visits to participants in group settings, teach basic principles of nutrition and food preparation skills, submit required program records as requested, market the program within the assigned area, recruit volunteers from within the community involving them in leadership roles, collaborate with local Cooperative Extension staff and agencies, and assist with securing program resources.
Travels within county, district, and state using a personal vehicle. Travel will be reimbursed following State guidelines.
Develops and maintains a comprehensive understanding of the role of NC Cooperative Extension as an educational agency.
Recruits limited resource school-aged youth and families with young children who meet the federal eligibility guidelines for participation in EFNEP.
Instructs eligible youth and families in nutrition education using approved curricula and teaching methods.
Conduct food demonstrations to adult and youth groups.
Facilitates the collection of required data and submits monthly reports to RNEA, EFNEP State office and CED.
Maintains confidentiality of program information.
Coordinates with collaborating agencies to extend program outreach to eligible families.
Establish and maintain partnerships with agencies and organizations serving EFNEP audiences.
Participates in lifelong learning and professional development by participating in trainings and other opportunities as designated by the RNEA, County Extension Director, District Extension Director and/or State EFNEP office. A few may require overnight travel.
Attends and participates in required EFNEP meetings and trainings within the county and outside of the county, a few may be overnight travel.
Enhances program visibility by communicating program impacts to local stakeholders and potential participants.
Promotes educational opportunities beyond EFNEP within Cooperative Extension and partnering agencies to program participants.
Recruits, trains and utilizes volunteers to assist in program marketing, data collection and program delivery.
Meets established programmatic standards for performance and impact.
Other duties as assigned. Travel within the county, district and state are required.