EFNEP Nutrition Education Outreach Coordinator

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 29,305 - 35,818; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid tuition assistance

Health Insurance

Flexible Scheduling

Retirement Savings

Supplemental Benefits Programs

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Job summary

NC State University in Gastonia, NC, is seeking an EFNEP Educator, Program Assistant/Associate (Youth and Adult) for a full‑time, 12‑month appointment. Travel within the county/state is required using a personal vehicle.

You will recruit, educate, and support limited-resource families in nutrition education, demonstrate healthy cooking, and collect data for reporting. The role emphasizes building partnerships, delivering approved curricula, and contributing to program growth while meeting

Qualifications

• High-school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of nutrition and healthy eating concepts.
• Experience teaching or working with limited-resource adults, youths, and/or nutrition education (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Travel within county, district, and state using a personal vehicle (personal vehicle required).
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the role of NCCE as an educational agency.
• Recruit limited-resource school-aged youth and families with young children who meet federal eligibility guidelines for EFNEP.
• Instruct eligible youth and families in nutrition education using approved curricula and teaching methods.
• Conduct food demonstrations to adult and youth groups.
• Facilitate the collection of required data and submit reports to the RNEA, EFNEP state office, and CED.
• Maintain confidentiality of program information.
• Coordinate with collaborating agencies to extend program outreach to eligible families.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with agencies and organizations serving EFNEP audiences.
• Participate in lifelong learning and professional development by attending trainings and other opportunities designated by the RNEA, County Extension Director, District Extension Director, and/or State EFNEP office (a few may require overnight travel).
• Attend and participate in required EFNEP meetings and trainings within the county and outside (a few may be overnight travel).
• Enhance program visibility by communicating program impacts to local stakeholders and potential participants.
• Promote educational opportunities beyond EFNEP within Cooperative Extension and partnering agencies to program participants.
• Recruit, train, and utilize volunteers to assist in program marketing, data collection, and program delivery.
• Meet established programmatic standards for performance and impact.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Nutrition knowledge

Community programs knowledge

Teaching experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

NC State University in Gastonia, NC, is seeking an EFNEP Educator, Program Assistant/Associate (Youth and Adult) for a full‑time, 12‑month appointment. Travel within the county/state is required using a personal vehicle.

You will recruit, educate, and support limited-resource families in nutrition education, demonstrate healthy cooking, and collect data for reporting. The role emphasizes building partnerships, delivering approved curricula, and contributing to program growth while meeting