Nutrition Educator

Clemson University; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University is seeking a Nutrition Educator to deliver intensive nutrition education to limited-resource groups and individuals. The role includes recruiting and training volunteers, coordinating with EFNEP leadership, and mentoring junior staff.

Primary duties include one-on-one and group education using EFNEP curricula, maintaining records, and reporting to the Regional Coordinator, while upholding university policies and safety standards at the Union, SC location.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and relevant program experience required.
• Bachelor's degree may substitute for required program experience.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains a network with personnel from other agencies to provide nutrition education to individuals and groups with limited resources, recruits and trains community volunteers.
• Maintains extensive record keeping and submits reports, expense and time/leave entries in appropriate systems.
• Recruits and enrolls eligible clients via outreach, presentations and referrals, maintains annual caseload, and tailors education to participant needs.
• Implements nutrition education plans using EFNEP curricula, conducts food/nutrition lessons, and evaluates progress with pre/post surveys in core areas.

Education

High school diploma and relevant program experience

Bachelor's degree may substitute for required program experience

Job description

Nutrition Educator

Full Time

JR-10923

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the EFNEP Regional Coordinator, provides intensive nutrition education (in groups or one-on‑one) to limited resource audiences (Adult & Youth). Recruits, organizes and trains volunteers in support service role. Works with State EFEP Management Team and other Administrators in the Division to implement and improve the program. Mentors junior Nutrition Educators in program delivery and reporting requirements.

JOB DUTIES:

• 10% - Establishes and maintains a network with personnel from other agencies and organizations to provide nutrition education to individuals and groups of children, youth, and/or adults with limited resources. Recruits, trains, and utilizes community volunteers in a support service role in program delivery. Maintain chain of command to communicates directly with EFNEP Regional Coordinator both verbal and written.


• 20% - Maintains extensive record keeping as needed by the program and as assigned by the EFNEP Regional Coordinator. Submit all records and reports to Regional Coordinator and Data Manager in a timely manner. Submit expense reports in Concur and time and leave in Kronos in a timely manner.


• 30% - Recruits and enrolls eligible clients with limited resources through one-on-one contact, word-of-mouth, presentation and referrals from agencies and organizations, Schools and different other community settings. Maintains an annual case-load and follows established guidelines as required by the program and USDA/NIFA. Takes and processes program requests: identifies the needs, interests, and abilities of clients and provides nutrition education program based upon the need of the participants.


• 30% - Implements nutrition education plans to achieve program goals and meet participants' needs. Utilizes approved EFNEP Curricula, support materials, food preparation/demonstrations, and priority lessons to educate participants and adapts lesson materials to meet participants' needs. Teach food/nutrition education lessons to participants accurately and in an effective and interesting manner. Evaluates progress of participants by conducting pre- and post- surveys related to behavior changes in four core areas, 24-hour recalls (adults); represents Clemson University in a positive manner that reflects the goals/mission of the University and CES; maintains compliance and safety with all facilities in required areas.


• 10% - Participates in EFNEP, Nutrition, or Extension sponsored orientations, meetings, and training sessions as assigned by the Regional Coordinator & Program Team Director.

JOB CODE:

AH30

EMPLOYEE TYPE:

Time‑Limited (TLP) Staff

Minimum Requirements:

A high school diploma and relevant program experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required program experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Perceive, observe, clarity of vision: 100% Use taste or smell to detect or determine particular flavors or odors: 50% Extends hands or arms in any direction: 40% Move, transport, raise or lower 50 lbs or more: 50% Recognize or inspect visually: 40% Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: 50% Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl): 10% Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder): 60% Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc.: 60% Walk or move about: 40% Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: 40% Stand for Prolonged Period: 60%

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Overnight travel: 25%

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours:
37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION:

Expected Salary Range
37944 - 37944

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL:

Normal Operations - Required to follow emergency facility closure and modified operations directives, and not normally expected to work on‑site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION:

Union, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

October 30, 2026

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

Military Equivalency

Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

Veteran Preference:

South Carolina provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full‑time permanent positions. To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD‑214 for confidential review. A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process.

Please contact [e-mail] with any questions or issues.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.