Hall County EFNEP Program Assistant

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a candidate for a paraprofessional role in food and nutrition education, located in Hall County. The position focuses on planning and conducting nutrition classes and food demonstrations for diverse groups.

The ideal applicant will have a high school diploma and demonstrate strong bilingual communication skills in English and Spanish. An ability to effectively lead groups and use kitchen tools is essential.

Qualifications

• Must possess strong bilingual communication skills to support community outreach.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience working with diverse groups preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition and food safety classes for limited resource clients.
• Organize and conduct food demonstrations for group classes.
• Ensure food safety during preparation and transport of food supplies.

Skills

Bilingual communication skills (English/Spanish)

Basic food preparation skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to lead groups effectively

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Kitchen tools (knives, blenders, etc.)

Job description

Position Summary

This position is based in Hall County and is responsible for paraprofessional work under the supervision and direction of County Extension Agents/Supervisors. This incumbent provides paraprofessional work with County Extension Educator/Agents in a food and nutrition education program. Plans, organizes, schedules, and conducts nutrition and food safety classes for limited resource clients. Prepares and conducts food demonstrations for group classes. Work is performed under general supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong bilingual communication skills (English/Spanish) to effectively support community outreach.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Ability to learn basic food preparation skills.
• Strong communication skills and experience interacting with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to lead groups effectively

Physical Demands

• Stand for long periods to effectively present program to attendees.
• Lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Speak effectively to audiences without amplification.
• Effectively use kitchen tools including knives, spoons, blenders, choppers, etc.
• Driving as needed to perform job duties.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Effectively organizes time and materials by reviewing program lessons, efficiently develops shopping lists for necessary ingredients, including coordinating lists of multiple recipes or with other teammates.
• Utilizes Outlook calendar to schedule and communicate programs, county events and activities. Ensures Calendar is thorough and accurately reflects to all activities.
• Complies with county funds policy/practices to purchase food demonstration supplies, including efficient resources management, ensures invoices are properly documented and submitted in a timely manner, and all food supplies stored safely.
• Submits mileage reimbursement for any shopping/program delivery/training submitted according to policy.
• Effectively conducts food preparation activities to include chopping, mixing, slicing, dicing, and correctly measure ingredients. Utilizes basic household kitchen equipment including cookware, mixers, knives, and baking equipment. Ensures all program/teaching materials/requirements are prepared and ready for an organized presentation.
• Maintains knowledge of inventory and supplies for demonstrations to minimize waste and/or over purchasing. Coordinates inventory reconciliation with other team members as appropriate.
• May utilize role as Program Assistant to support relationships with appropriate organizations to offer nutrition education.
• Ensures full knowledge of educational content to effectively and efficiently present lessons as written and with appropriate methodology and ensuring food safety in the preparation.
• Leads activities, discussions and conducts food cooking/demonstrations for an audience of variable sizes.
• Respond effectively and problem solve various challenges associated with space allocation.
• Ensure food safety in transportation of food supplies and when providing food samples.
• Ensures effective data collection from class participants via forms or other methodologies.
• Conducts activities that are responsive to the needs of the client, including evenings, weekends, and night schedules. Flexible scheduling is to be expected.
• Attend and complete all job-related Extension training. Completes UGA mandated training as appropriate.
• Complies with UGA /Extension policy and procedures including recordkeeping and accurate time recording.
• Completes county-based training as determined by County CEC or immediate supervisor.
• Uses Microsoft Office Suite and other UGA recordkeeping systems.
• Assists with other events in the County as needed.
• Activities may take place on alternative schedules including weekend and evenings. 

EEO Policy Statement

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