Nutrition Education Associate

Texas A&M University System • Rosenberg, TX

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About The Position

The Nutrition Education Associate works in Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP), teaching adults and/or youth from low-income audiences about nutrition, food resource management, food safety, and physical activity. With training and supervision, the associate delivers culturally sensitive and appropriate instruction in person and/or virtually at community locations, using approved, research-based educational materials. The position is funded by a federal grant and continued employment is contingent on funding availability. The position will start on or after October 19, 2026.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 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 people.
• Knowledge or teaching experience related to nutrition, food safety, food resource management, and physical activity topics, guidelines, and best practices.
• Experience teaching groups of people.
• 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, speak publicly, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to work independently, be self-motivated, pay attention to detail, and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to keep written activity logs, complete reports, and organize materials.
• Must be willing to work the hours necessary to fulfill responsibilities, including some evenings and weekends; hours will not exceed 40 per week.
• Must be willing to travel daily to multiple county work sites and to required trainings outside the county.
• Must have access to reliable transportation; the agency does not provide transportation.
• Must be able 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.
• Familiarity with the community where the position is located.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Current liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Recruit adults and/or youth who meet program guidelines.
• Use approved, research-based educational materials to teach youth and/or adults 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; Texas A&M AgriLife contributes to employee health and basic life premiums.
• 12–15 days of paid annual holidays.
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Employee Wellness Initiative.

What This Job Offers

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