Community Assistant II

Rutgers, International; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey's EFNEP program in Essex County is seeking a Community Assistant II to teach research-based nutrition education to limited-resource adults and youth. The role supports program staff and volunteers while promoting food security, dietary quality, physical activity, and food safety behaviors.

The CA will work with diverse participants across age groups and cultures, maintain confidentiality, and uphold professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Teaches limited-resource audiences using approved curricula.
• Maintains professionalism and confidentiality at all times.
• Conducts class sessions per-site schedule.
• Collects participant demographic and intake data.
• Educates youth and adults on nutrition topics.
• Encourages youth to share learnings with family.

Job description

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

The New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station ( NJAES ) is an integral component of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. The experiment station provides a diverse range of research, extension, and education programs that serve the people of New Jersey and the urban, suburban, and rural communities in which they live. Through its Cooperative Extension offices in all 21 New Jersey counties, dedicated 4-H agents, Extension specialists, Family & Community Health Sciences educators, and Agriculture and Natural Resources agents work to serve New Jersey residents in every area of the state.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Community Assistant II for the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program ( EFNEP ). Reporting to the Program Associate I of the Essex County Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program ( EFNEP ), the Community Assistant (CA) teaches research-based, behaviorally focused nutrition classes to both adult and youth limited-resource participants in Essex County. The goal of the education provided is to help program participants improve their food security, dietary quality, physical activity, and food safety behaviors. The CA supports volunteers and program staff who assist in the delivery of educational outreach. The successful candidate must maintain a professional demeanor and confidentiality at all times.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Teaches limited-resource target audiences according to specific program qualifications and guidelines using pre-approved lessons and/or curricula, while maintaining a professional demeanor and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Conducts all class sessions for the duration contracted with the agency’s site supervisor.
• Completes and collects all of the personal demographic and food intake/behavioral information needed from each participant enrolled in the program.
• Educates youth and adults using pre-approved nutrition curriculum.
• Encourages youth to share what they have learned with family members.
• Works with people from varied age groups and cultures.