Instruction & Classroom Support Technician 1

Washington State University • Tacoma, GA

2d • $3,495 - $4,653 • Onsite

About The Position

The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) is seeking a motivated Peer Educator to provide nutrition education to limited-income individuals and families in community settings. With training and support, this role delivers engaging, research-based classes to youth and adults, helping participants build practical skills for healthier living. This position is based with WSU Extension Pierce County in Tacoma. Successful candidates will: Be confident and engaging when teaching and facilitating group learning activities. Build strong relationships with diverse communities and effectively recruit and retain participants. Demonstrate excellent organization, time management, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Reflect the communities they serve, including shared or relevant lived experience.

Requirements

• Six months of full-time experience/training in the appropriate discipline; OR equivalent education/experience.
• Experience working with food and nutrition in an educational setting.
• Ability to work a flexible, yet structured schedule with occasional night and weekend shifts to meet the needs of program partners and grant requirements.
• Must have the ability to travel within targeted counties, including overnight (for occasional trainings, paid for by WSU).
• Reliable transportation (mileage reimbursed) year-round.
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.
• Ability to obtain within 14 days of hire and maintain a current Washington State Food Workers Card.
• Ability to organize materials for classes.

Nice To Haves

• Experience planning and delivering education to youth and adults in nutrition, family and consumer sciences, life skills, or a closely related field.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft office, Outlook, Zoom, data entry software, or willingness and ability to learn.
• Ability to work well with other people and diverse program participants.
• Ability to keep written or digital logs of activities and complete reports.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment activities and prepare materials for classes and events, including food purchasing and preparation.
• Deliver engaging nutrition education to diverse audiences, adapting to participant needs and learning environments.
• Maintain accurate records, complete evaluations, and submit timely data and reports.
• Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations and recruit participants through events, presentations, and outreach efforts.

Benefits

• paid sick and vacation leave
• paid holidays
• medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents
• retirement
• deferred compensation
• optional supplemental retirement accounts
• training and development
• employee tuition waiver

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed