Extension Program Manager - EFNEP Orange County

EFNEP Orange County•Orange, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Extension Program Manager - EFNEP Orange County is responsible for the administration, reporting, team leadership, training, performance management, program promotion, recruitment, and public health/policy support for the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) in Orange County. This role involves supervising staff, developing program plans, monitoring progress, maintaining records, managing budgets, fostering partnerships, and ensuring effective program delivery. Travel within and outside the county is required for supervision, site visits, meetings, and training.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver's license and reliable daily transportation.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment and initiative, manage competing priorities, solve problems effectively, and complete responsibilities with minimal day-to-day supervision.
Strong leadership and supervisory experience, including setting expectations, managing employee performance, coaching and developing staff, fostering accountability, and creating a positive and productive team environment.
Strong background in nutrition, community nutrition, public health nutrition, or a closely related field.
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and/or Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LD/N) credential strongly preferred.
Excellent organizational, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to coordinate multiple activities, communicate effectively with diverse audiences, and develop and deliver engaging presentations and trainings.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain collaborative, productive working relationships with staff, Extension colleagues, community partners, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Stay up to date with UF/IFAS Extension EFNEP requirements, policies, and guidance, and provide staff with timely updates and clarification as needed.
Engage in EFNEP and county trainings, meetings and professional development to support effective program implementation and coordination.
Complete required programmatic reports accurately and on time, including success stories and activity reports as requested.
Develop and administer county needs assessment program plan in alignment with program goals and funding requirements.
Monitor progress toward county program goals and address areas needing improvement.
Maintain the integrity, accuracy, and completeness of program records.
Review and approve staff administrative records, including travel expenses, grocery receipts, work logs/calendars, and time and leave, in accordance with UF and program requirements.
Procure program supplies and materials within budgetary guidelines and maintain accountability for program assets.
Delegate appropriate administrative and reporting responsibilities to the Office Assistant and provide necessary oversight.
Supervise and provide day-to-day leadership to assigned EFNEP staff.
Hold regular team meetings and individual check-ins to communicate expectations, address needs, and support staff performance.
Coach and mentor employees to strengthen performance, professional skills, and achievement of program expectations, including caseload goals.
Address employee relations and performance concerns promptly and complete required UF performance management processes.
Observe each Nutrition Educator conducting an educational session at least twice per year, including one observation of participant evaluation administration; document observations and review feedback with the employee to identify strengths and areas for growth.
Conduct independent follow-up with participants or community partners, as appropriate, to assess and address significant program implementation or performance concerns.
Coordinate with the EFNEP state office to fill vacancies, including participating in candidate selection and providing onboarding and orientation for new hires.
Plan and deliver group and individual staff training on nutrition content, curricula, teaching techniques, recruitment, and other required competencies.
Provide group training one to two times per month and identify appropriate topics and resources for staff self-study.
As applicable, obtain ServSafe® Food Protection Manager certification, coordinate SafeStaff® Food Handler certification for staff, and ensure appropriate food-handling practices at EFNEP offices and programming sites.
Maintain existing community partnerships and develop new partnerships that support EFNEP programming and participant recruitment.
Identify and recruit appropriate teaching sites in collaboration with EFNEP staff, the County Extension Director, and other partners.
Promote EFNEP within the community to increase awareness of and access to program services.
Participate in community advisory groups, coalitions, and other meetings that support program outreach, recruitment, and partnership development.
Travel independently throughout the assigned county or geographic area to support staff supervision and program operations, including site visits, teaching observations, and meetings with partners, advisory groups, and Extension personnel.
Travel outside assigned county or geographic area for UF/IFAS Extension EFNEP meetings, trainings, and other program responsibilities.
Complete overnight travel as required for annual training and other program-related activities.