Extension Program Aide - EFNEP - Pulaski Co

University of Arkansas System•Pine Bluff, AR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Cooperative Extension Program is searching to fill the position of Extension Program Aide in the School of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Human Sciences. The Extension Program Aide (Extension Nutrition Educator) SNAP-Ed works under the immediate supervision of the Interim Family and Consumer Sciences Program Leader. Must have competencies in the following areas: food preparation, nutrition, diet, and health. The successful candidate must have good workforce ethics and be able to plan, organize, conduct and evaluate educational programs (using the skills above) with adult and youth audiences.

Requirements

Competencies in food preparation, nutrition, diet, and health.
Good workforce ethics.
Ability to plan, organize, conduct and evaluate educational programs with adult and youth audiences.
Ability to learn the subject matter.
Ability to speak and write clearly.
Ability to work and motivate others.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to accept supervision.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to relate to clientele.
High school diploma with course work within area School Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences family and consumer sciences or related areas preferred.
The ability to work without close supervision is required.
Transportation for use on the job with liability insurance in effect is required.
Must have a current driver’s license.
Must have liability insurance in effect.

Nice To Haves

Computer Skills desirable.

Responsibilities

Program Aide will teach nutrition education to SNAP-Ed recipients (formerly food stamp program).
Coordinates nutrition education programs in Pulaski and Jefferson.
Develop strategies for identifying and involving target audience.
Maintains client participation data, and prepares appropriate reports and documents required to effectively evaluate program outcomes in Pulaski and Jefferson.