Muscogee County Nutrition Education Program Assistant

Columbus Consolidated Government; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading government organization as a Nutrition Education Program Assistant. This role focuses on delivering nutrition education to diverse groups, requiring strong communication skills and the ability to engage with limited resource clients. You will conduct classes and assist in program delivery, making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Georgia Group Insurance

Retirement through GA Teachers Retirement System

10 hours of annual leave per month

Paid holidays

$25,000 life insurance with options to purchase more

Qualifications

• Requires a 2-year degree, professional certificate, or equivalent technical knowledge.
• Experience in informal teaching environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, schedule, and conduct nutrition and food safety classes.
• Assist County Extension Agent by researching and providing information.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic food preparation

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Education

2-year degree or professional certificate

Job description

Muscogee County Nutrition Education Program Assistant

Join to apply for the Muscogee County Nutrition Education Program Assistant role at Columbus Consolidated Government.

This position involves paraprofessional work with County Extension Agents in a food and nutrition education program for limited resource clients. The employee will exercise independent judgment and work under general supervision.

Key duties include planning, organizing, scheduling, and conducting nutrition and food safety classes for youth and adults, as well as assisting the County Extension Agent by researching and providing information to clients.

Apply online at: University of Georgia | Muscogee County Nutrition Education Program Assistant - EFNEP

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Reliable transportation for supplies and program delivery
• Effective communication with limited resource adults, youth, and families
• Basic food preparation skills
• Experience in informal teaching environments
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage diverse groups
• Ability to lead groups and speak clearly to audiences
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Minimum Educational and Training Requirements

Requires a 2-year degree, professional certificate, or equivalent technical knowledge in the field. Contact Human Resources for evaluation of other qualifications.

Physical Requirements

• Standing for long periods during presentations
• Lifting up to 25 pounds
• Using kitchen tools (knives, blenders, etc.)
• Bending and driving as needed

Benefits

• Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Georgia Group Insurance
• Retirement through GA Teachers Retirement System
• 10 hours of annual leave per month
• Paid holidays
• $25,000 life insurance with options to purchase more

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Government Relations Services