Bilingual EFNEP Nutrition Educator – Nassau County

Cornell University Library; East Meadow (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

NY State retirement

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

The Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Nassau County seeks an EFNEP Bilingual Nutrition Educator in East Meadow, NY. This role delivers EFNEP nutrition education to diverse groups in person and online, focusing on general nutrition, food safety, and budgeting.

Strong bilingual English/Spanish communication and ability to travel across Nassau County are essential. Responsibilities include planning 6–8 week lessons, data entry, reporting, and coordinating with community partners.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent education (GED/High School Diploma and 1 year transferrable program/functional experience).
• Valid NYS Driver’s License and the ability to meet travel requirements.
• Ability to clearly communicate in English and Spanish and/or Haitian-Creole
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends.
• Ability to present effective educational lessons to target audiences (one-on-one and group) virtually and face to face and work with diverse adult and youth audiences.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team.
• Computer skills, including MS Office, Outlook, Zoom, data entry software, or willingness and ability to learn.
• Must have the ability to travel, including overnight (for occasional trainings, paid for by CCE).
• Reliable and consistent transportation year-round; while using a private vehicle for official business, the successful candidate must have current automobile liability insurance and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work in a typical office environment which may include lifting, moving, and/or transporting office supplies, work related materials, and equipment with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver EFNEP programming to individuals and groups in face to face and virtual settings using approved curricula.
• Recruit participants and coordinate EFNEP activities, events, and classes.
• Perform data collection and entry with confidentiality; submit administrative reports.
• Collaborate with community agencies to promote program participation and outreach.
• Represent CCE professionally to the public, participants, and partners.
• Assist in program evaluation and maintain participant records and materials.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Driver's license

Public speaking

MS Office

Outlook

Zoom

Flexible hours

Travel readiness

Education

Associate’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Zoom

Job description

The Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Nassau County seeks an EFNEP Bilingual Nutrition Educator in East Meadow, NY. This role delivers EFNEP nutrition education to diverse groups in person and online, focusing on general nutrition, food safety, and budgeting.

Strong bilingual English/Spanish communication and ability to travel across Nassau County are essential. Responsibilities include planning 6–8 week lessons, data entry, reporting, and coordinating with community partners.