Nutrition Education Associate

Texas A&M University System; San Benito (TX); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service in San Benito, Texas is seeking a Nutrition Education Associate to deliver EFNEP nutrition education to adults and youth, both in person and virtually, across low-resource communities.

The role emphasizes using evidence-based curricula, data collection, and collaboration with local partners. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred; strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualificações

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Six months of related experience with youth and/or adult audiences.
• Experience with low resource audiences and connecting with support systems.
• Knowledge or teaching experience in nutrition, food safety, and physical activity.
• Experience teaching groups of people.
• Ability to work with varied audiences.

Responsabilidades

• Recruit adults and/or youth who meet program guidelines.
• Use research-based, approved materials to instruct in-person and/or virtually.
• Prepare foods for demonstrations and teach participants through recipes.
• Collect and track program data.
• Mentor and/or train Nutrition Education Assistants when needed.

Conhecimentos

Teaching experience

Nutrition knowledge

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Formação

High School diploma or GED

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

Zoom/Teams

Descrição da vaga

Job Title

Nutrition Education Associate

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service

Department

Enp - Adult - Cameron

Proposed Minimum Salary

$18.71 hourly

Job Location

San Benito, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

About Texas A&M AgriLife

Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
• Texas A&M AgriLife Research
• College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University
• Texas A&M Forest Service
• Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

As the nation's largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

About EFNEP

The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) is a flagship initiative of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, funded by USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) since 1969. EFNEP serves young families and youth with limited resources across Texas-those most at risk for hunger, food insecurity, and lacking access to community support systems. Through locally delivered, evidence-based nutrition education, EFNEP empowers families and youth to make lasting improvements in diet quality, healthy habits, and overall well-being.

EFNEP classes are taught by paraprofessional educators, many of whom are bilingual, ensuring culturally relevant, accessible instruction both in person and virtually. Adult and youth programs utilize research- and practice-tested curricula, available in English and Spanish. Adult education focuses on nutrition, physical activity, food resource management, food safety, and food security, while youth education covers MyPlate, food groups, food safety, and physical activity, all aligned with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards.

EFNEP collaborates with schools, faith-based organizations, housing authorities, shelters, parenting programs, and a variety of local agencies to identify and reach families in need. By partnering with these organizations, EFNEP is able to build strong, lasting community relationships and deliver impactful education where it is needed most. With data showing that 21% of Texas families with children under 18 live below the poverty level, EFNEP's mission is vital to communities across the state.

EFNEP is delivered through county extension offices located in ten urban communities: Bexar, Cameron, Dallas, El Paso, Fort Bend, Harris, Hidalgo, Nueces, Tarrant, and Travis Counties.

Working for EFNEP means joining a dedicated team committed to improving health outcomes for Texas families and youth. Staff members receive training, resources, and support to help empower participants with practical skills for healthier living. If you are passionate about nutrition education, community outreach, and creating meaningful change, consider becoming part of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service's EFNEP team.

Position Information

This position is in the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program known as EFNEP. The Nutrition Education Associate, with training and supervision, teaches (in-person and/or virtually) about nutrition, food resource management, food safety, and physical activity in culturally sensitive and appropriate ways for adults and/or youth, for low-income audiences in various community locations.

Responsibilities

• Recruits adults and/or youth who meet program guidelines
• Uses research-based, approved educational materials to instruct youth and/or adults either in-person and/or virtually
• Prepares food for recipes and instructs youth and/or adults through food demonstrations
• Collects and tracks program data
• Assists in mentoring and/or training Nutrition Education Assistants when needed

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED, additional education is not considered an advantage.
• Six months of related experience working with youth and/or adult audiences.
• Experience with low resource audiences and working cooperatively with support systems, networks, and agency programs available for low-income people/low resource audience.
• Knowledge or teaching experience related to nutrition, food safety, food resource management and physical activity topics, guidelines, and best practices.
• Experience teaching groups of people.
• Ability to work with varied audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Proficient computer skills - Microsoft Office programs - Word and Power Point; Excel, etc.
• Working knowledge of Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams to conduct virtual lessons
• Ability to communicate effectively with adults and/or youth.
• Ability to follow a curriculum including teaching an