Nutrition Education Associate

Texas A&M University System • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nutrition Education Associate works in the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. With training and supervision, the associate provides culturally sensitive and appropriate nutrition education to low-income adults and/or youth at community locations, in person and/or virtually. Topics include nutrition, food resource management, food safety, and physical activity. The role uses approved educational materials and includes food demonstrations, program data collection, and, when needed, mentoring or training Nutrition Education Assistants.

The position requires on-site presence and is not eligible for remote work. It involves daily travel to multiple work sites within the county and travel to required trainings outside the county. The agency does not provide transportation, so reliable transportation is required; applicable policies may provide reimbursement when a personal vehicle is used. The employee must be able to move instructional materials weighing up to 40 pounds. Some evening and weekend hours may be necessary, but work hours will not exceed 40 per week. Continued employment depends on ongoing grant or contract funding and satisfactory job performance. The salary is $18.71 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; additional education is not considered an advantage.
• At least six months of related experience working with youth and/or adult audiences.
• Experience working with low-resource audiences and cooperatively with support systems, networks, and agency programs serving low-income or low-resource people.
• Knowledge or teaching experience related to nutrition, food safety, food resource management, and physical activity topics, guidelines, and best practices.
• Experience teaching groups.
• Ability to work with varied audiences.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Current liability insurance.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel daily to multiple work sites in the county and to required trainings outside the county.
• Willingness to work necessary hours, including some evenings and weekends; hours worked will not exceed 40 per week.
• Ability to lift, carry, and/or otherwise move instructional materials weighing up to 40 pounds between a vehicle and work site.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Working knowledge of Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams for virtual lessons.
• Ability to communicate effectively with adults and/or youth.
• Ability to follow a curriculum, teach and speak publicly, communicate strongly, and work with diverse audiences.
• Ability to work independently, self-motivate, pay attention to detail, and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to keep written activity logs, complete reports, and organize materials.
• Familiarity with the community where the position is located.

Responsibilities

• Recruit adults and/or youth who meet program guidelines.
• Use research-based, approved educational materials to teach youth and/or adults in person and/or virtually.
• Prepare food for recipes and lead food demonstrations for youth and/or adults.
• Collect and track program data.
• Assist in mentoring and/or training Nutrition Education Assistants when needed.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance, with AgriLife contributing to premiums.
• 12–15 annual paid holidays.
• Up to 8 hours per month of sick leave.
• At least 8 hours per month of vacation.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Employee Wellness Initiative.
• Ongoing professional development and training through Aspire, LinkedIn Learning, and internally developed programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED