EFNEP Program Coordinator — Nutrition Education & Outreach

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Lorman (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Coordinator for the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) to implement and teach EFNEP curricula in Mississippi counties.

The role focuses on outreach, class coordination, and participant engagement across communities. Responsibilities include recruiting clients, supporting educators, collaborating with nutrition specialists, and promoting EFNEP through local channels while maintaining professional development and program

Qualifications

• Knowledge of nutrition, food preparation and services
• Knowledge of the community
• Knowledge of computer operation and software applications, email, and internet
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Food preparation and physical activity skills
• Strong critical thinking and effective problem‑solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
• Ability to instruct program educators on teaching a series of hands‑on interactive lessons to limited resource audiences
• Ability to recruit program participants (adults, youth, and volunteers)
• Ability to work well independently and in teams

Responsibilities

• Coordinates implementation and teaching of EFNEP curricula in targeted Mississippi counties
• Assists in recruiting clients to maintain adequate caseloads
• Works toward increasing participant enrollment and maintains continuous participation by EFNEP participants
• Evaluates progress of EFNEP Educators and volunteers in implementing the program and associated projects
• Collaborates with the Nutrition Specialist, Extension Specialist, Project Directors and other EFNEP stakeholders in developing the team approach to program development, implementation, and evaluation
• Provides leadership for the development and implementation of advisor/program committees
• Maintains current professional competence through participation in EFNEP local and national meetings, staff development programs, and opportunities
• Acts as liaison to promote EFNEP in print and the media
• Other related duties, as assigned

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Food preparation

Community knowledge

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Oral & written communication

Participant recruitment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related field

Job description

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Coordinator for the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) to implement and teach EFNEP curricula in Mississippi counties.

The role focuses on outreach, class coordination, and participant engagement across communities. Responsibilities include recruiting clients, supporting educators, collaborating with nutrition specialists, and promoting EFNEP through local channels while maintaining professional development and program