Community Nutrition Educator & Outreach Specialist

University of Florida; Florida; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida EFNEP Escambia County Extension is seeking an Extension Program Assistant to promote nutrition education, recruit participants, and build community partnerships across Pensacola and surrounding areas.

You will deliver learner-centered lessons, track attendance and outcomes, coordinate materials, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while traveling locally and occasionally overnight for statewide trainings.

Qualifications

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

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.
• Deliver engaging, learner-centered, nutrition education using approved curricula responsive to age, culture, language, literacy level, and learning needs.
• Collects required participant information and administers evaluation tools to measure program participation and outcomes.
• Connects participants with Extension programs and public assistance programs, including SNAP.
• Represents EFNEP at health fairs, community events, and outreach activities.

Skills

Public speaking

Group facilitation

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The University of Florida EFNEP Escambia County Extension is seeking an Extension Program Assistant to promote nutrition education, recruit participants, and build community partnerships across Pensacola and surrounding areas.

You will deliver learner-centered lessons, track attendance and outcomes, coordinate materials, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while traveling locally and occasionally overnight for statewide trainings.