Nutrition Education Associate

Texas A&M • Houston, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nutrition Education Associate works in the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP), teaching nutrition, food resource management, food safety, and physical activity to low-income adult and/or youth audiences. With training and supervision, the associate delivers culturally sensitive and appropriate education in person and/or virtually at community locations. The role supports EFNEP’s evidence-based work to improve nutrition, healthy habits, and well-being among families and youth with limited resources.

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 cooperating with support systems, networks, and agency programs serving low-income 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.
• Willingness to work necessary hours to fulfill job responsibilities, including some evenings and weekends.
• Ability to travel daily to multiple work sites in the county and to required trainings outside the county.
• Access to reliable transportation; the agency does not provide transportation.
• Ability to lift, carry, and/or otherwise move instructional materials weighing up to 40 pounds between a vehicle and work site.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including 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 diverse audiences.
• Ability to work independently, remain 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 teach adults and/or youth in person and/or virtually.
• Prepare food for recipes and lead 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.
• 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