Nutrition Educator - EFNEP Hillsborough County

University of Florida•Hillsborough, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a time-limited, grant-funded position in EFNEP Hillsborough County Extension. The Nutrition Educator will promote EFNEP and recruit eligible youth and adult participants through community outreach and partnerships. They will develop and maintain positive working relationships with community organizations to coordinate nutrition education programs, communicate program expectations, and support participant success. The role involves delivering engaging, learner-centered nutrition education using approved, evidence-based curricula that are responsive to participants’ age, culture, language, literacy level, and learning needs. Instruction is delivered through a structured curriculum consisting of a minimum of six lessons for each participant group to promote lasting behavior change. The educator will collect required participant information and administer approved evaluation tools to measure program participation, knowledge gain, and behavior change while maintaining participant confidentiality. Additionally, they will connect participants with Extension programs, community resources, and public assistance programs, including SNAP, when appropriate. The Nutrition Educator will represent EFNEP at health fairs, community events, and outreach activities to increase program awareness, strengthen partnerships, and recruit participants. Planning and coordination of nutrition education programs include scheduling classes, organizing materials, and ensuring classroom logistics. Adapting activities to meet participant needs while maintaining fidelity to approved curricula and compliance with program requirements is essential. The role requires participation in orientation, required trainings, and ongoing professional development to strengthen nutrition knowledge, teaching practices, cultural responsiveness, technology skills, and program implementation. Applying supervisor feedback and new learning to improve program quality and participant outcomes is expected. Travel throughout the assigned county is necessary for conducting programs, recruiting participants, and attending meetings and trainings, with occasional overnight travel for annual statewide training. Accurate and timely participant, program, travel, and administrative records must be maintained in accordance with University, EFNEP, and USDA NIFA requirements. Required reports and documentation must be submitted by established deadlines, protecting participant confidentiality. Other duties as assigned. The Nutrition Educator will achieve and maintain food safety certification (SafeStaff).

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Valid driver’s license and reliable daily transportation
Criminal background check required.

Nice To Haves

Background in nutrition, health education, or a related field
Demonstrated ability to teach and facilitate group learning
Strong public speaking and presentation skills
Experience working with adults, youth, or limited-resource clients
Working knowledge of MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Demonstrates professionalism, adaptability, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Demonstrates effective time management and organizational skills.
Comfortable speaking with individuals and groups in both in-person and virtual settings.
Ability to lift and carry teaching materials and/or supplies weighing up to 45 pounds.
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time indoors and outdoors while delivering lessons.

Responsibilities

Promotes EFNEP and recruits eligible youth and adult participants through community outreach and partnerships.
Develops and maintains positive working relationships with community organizations to coordinate nutrition education programs, communicate program expectations, and support participant success.
Delivers engaging, learner-centered, nutrition education using approved, evidence-based curricula that are responsive to participants’ age, culture, language, literacy level, and learning needs.
Delivers instruction through a structured curriculum consisting of a minimum of six lessons for each participant group to promote lasting behavior change.
Collects required participant information and administers approved evaluation tools to measure program participation, knowledge gain, and behavior change while maintaining participant confidentiality.
Connects participants with Extension programs, community resources, and public assistance programs, including SNAP, when appropriate.
Represents EFNEP at health fairs, community events, and outreach activities to increase program awareness, strengthen partnerships, and recruit participants.
Plans and coordinates nutrition education programs by scheduling classes with community partners, organizing instructional materials, supplies and equipment, and ensuring classroom logistics support successful program delivery.
Adapts activities to meet participant needs while maintaining fidelity to approved curricula and compliance with program requirements.
Participates in orientation, required trainings, and ongoing professional development to strengthen nutrition knowledge, teaching practices, cultural responsiveness, technology skills, and program implementation.
Applies supervisor feedback and new learning to improve program quality and participant outcomes.
Travels throughout the assigned county to conduct nutrition education programs, recruit participants, and participate in required meetings and trainings.
Maintains accurate and timely participant, program, travel, and administrative records in accordance with University, EFNEP, and USDA NIFA requirements.
Submits required reports and documentation by established deadlines and protects participant confidentiality.
Achieves and maintains food safety certification (SafeStaff).