EFNEP Program Assistant – DeKalb County

UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Georgia in the Atlanta area seeks a DeKalb County Program Assistant for EFNEP to conduct nutrition and food safety classes for limited resource clients. The role emphasizes planning, organizing, and delivering education programs under supervision, with emphasis on independent judgment.

The position involves coordinating activities, researching information for clients, and engaging with diverse groups while traveling to events. Must handle kitchen demonstrations and data collection.

Qualifications

• Ability to relate effectively to young people and adults to lead them in various settings.
• Skilled in working with clients with limited resources.
• Ability to learn food preparation skills.
• Strong communication skills and experience interacting with various groups of people.
• Ability to lead groups effectively including the ability to speak clearly and with sufficient volume.

Responsibilities

• Develops, organizes, conducts and evaluates education programs for low income adults.
• Utilize Outlook calendar to schedule and communicate programs, county events and activities.
• Ensure food safety in transportation of food supplies and when providing food samples.
• Submit mileage reimbursement for any shopping/program delivery/training.
• Lead activities, discussions and conduct food cooking/demonstrations for an audience.
• Maintain knowledge of inventory and supplies for demonstrations to minimize waste.
• Ensure full knowledge of educational content to effectively present lessons.
• Recruits, trains and coordinates volunteers to assist with activities.

Skills

Relate to youth/adults

Strong communication

Lead groups effectively

Limited resources experience

Food preparation skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

University of Georgia in the Atlanta area seeks a DeKalb County Program Assistant for EFNEP to conduct nutrition and food safety classes for limited resource clients. The role emphasizes planning, organizing, and delivering education programs under supervision, with emphasis on independent judgment.

The position involves coordinating activities, researching information for clients, and engaging with diverse groups while traveling to events. Must handle kitchen demonstrations and data collection.