EFNEP Nutrition Educator — Community Impact (Hybrid)

The University of Massachusetts Amherst; Springfield (MA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The EFNEP Nutrition Education Aide delivers public education for UMass Extension Nutrition Education Program to improve healthy food and lifestyle choices among at-risk, low-resource families across the Western Region of Massachusetts, with the main office in Springfield, MA.

You will present 8 to 10 lessons on general nutrition, food preparation, food safety and budgeting, recruit participants, and collect data while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 2 years relevant experience, or an associate degree with 1 year experience.
• Strong oral communication and presentation skills.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation and nutritional needs.
• Ability to keep information confidential.
• Ability to work with economically disadvantaged populations.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Zoom.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed participant recruitment and teaching goals.
• Travel to communities to teach nutrition to diverse groups.
• Deliver lessons in schools, shelters, and other settings.
• Recruit and graduate participants for the program.
• Maintain confidentiality of participant data and program records.
• Document results and report program outcomes to partners.
• Ensure compliance with policies and data collection requirements.

Skills

Oral communication

Confidentiality

Time management

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Travel ability

English comprehension

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Zoom

Electronic calendar tools

Job description

The EFNEP Nutrition Education Aide delivers public education for UMass Extension Nutrition Education Program to improve healthy food and lifestyle choices among at-risk, low-resource families across the Western Region of Massachusetts, with the main office in Springfield, MA.

You will present 8 to 10 lessons on general nutrition, food preparation, food safety and budgeting, recruit participants, and collect data while maintaining confidentiality.