EFNEP Nutrition Educator — Community Outreach

University of Florida; Hillsborough Township (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida is seeking a Nutrition Education Facilitator to promote EFNEP, recruit participants, and deliver engaging nutrition education in community settings. You will build relationships with local organizations, coordinate curriculum delivery, and guide participants toward healthier behaviors through structured lessons.

The role requires excellent communication, ability to work with diverse groups, and willingness to travel across Hillsborough County.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license and reliable daily transportation
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) advantageous
• Experience in nutrition, health education, or related field preferred
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Promotes EFNEP and recruits participants through outreach and partnerships.
• Develops relationships with community organizations to coordinate education programs and support participant success.
• Delivers learner-centered nutrition education using approved curricula to diverse groups (minimum six lessons per group).
• Collects participant information and uses evaluation tools to measure participation, knowledge gain, and behavior change while maintaining confidentiality.
• Connects participants with Extension programs and resources, including SNAP where appropriate.
• Represents EFNEP at health fairs and events to raise awareness and recruit participants.
• Plans and coordinates nutrition education programs with partners, organizes materials and classroom logistics.
• Participates in orientation, required trainings, and ongoing professional development.
• Travels county-wide to deliver programs; occasional overnight travel for statewide training.
• Maintains records and submits reports per EFNEP/USDA requirements; protects confidentiality.
• Achieves and maintains food safety certification (SafeStaff).
• Normal schedule is 40 hours/week, Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; some nights/weekends may be required.
• Criminal background check required.

Skills

Public speaking

Group facilitation

Bilingual English/Spanish

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

University of Florida is seeking a Nutrition Education Facilitator to promote EFNEP, recruit participants, and deliver engaging nutrition education in community settings. You will build relationships with local organizations, coordinate curriculum delivery, and guide participants toward healthier behaviors through structured lessons.

The role requires excellent communication, ability to work with diverse groups, and willingness to travel across Hillsborough County.