Nutrition Education Associate

Texas A&M • San Benito, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nutrition Education Associate works in the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. With training and supervision, the associate teaches adults and/or youth from low-income audiences about nutrition, food resource management, food safety, and physical activity. Instruction is delivered in culturally sensitive and appropriate ways, in person and/or virtually, at various community locations. The position supports EFNEP’s evidence-based educational mission serving families and youth with limited resources.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; additional education is not considered an advantage.
• Six months of related experience working with youth and/or adult audiences.
• Experience working with low-resource audiences and cooperating with support systems, networks, and agency programs available to 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.
• Access to reliable transportation; the agency does not provide transportation.
• Ability to lift, carry, or otherwise move instructional materials weighing up to 40 pounds between a vehicle and work site.
• Willingness to work necessary hours to fulfill job responsibilities, including some evenings and weekends; hours will not exceed 40 per week.
• Willingness to travel daily to multiple work sites in the county and to required trainings outside the county.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Proficiency with computer programs such as 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, speak publicly, communicate strongly, and work with a diverse audience.
• Ability to work independently, be self-motivated, attend 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 approved, research-based educational materials to instruct adults and/or youth in person and/or virtually.
• Prepare food for recipes and teach adults and/or youth through food demonstrations.
• Collect and track program data.
• Assist with 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 leave.
• 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