Nutrition Educator - EFNEP Hillsborough County

University of Florida; Hillsborough Township (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida is seeking a Nutrition Education Facilitator to promote EFNEP, recruit participants, and deliver engaging nutrition education in community settings. You will build relationships with local organizations, coordinate curriculum delivery, and guide participants toward healthier behaviors through structured lessons.

The role requires excellent communication, ability to work with diverse groups, and willingness to travel across Hillsborough County.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license and reliable daily transportation
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) advantageous
• Experience in nutrition, health education, or related field preferred
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Promotes EFNEP and recruits participants through outreach and partnerships.
• Develops relationships with community organizations to coordinate education programs and support participant success.
• Delivers learner-centered nutrition education using approved curricula to diverse groups (minimum six lessons per group).
• Collects participant information and uses evaluation tools to measure participation, knowledge gain, and behavior change while maintaining confidentiality.
• Connects participants with Extension programs and resources, including SNAP where appropriate.
• Represents EFNEP at health fairs and events to raise awareness and recruit participants.
• Plans and coordinates nutrition education programs with partners, organizes materials and classroom logistics.
• Participates in orientation, required trainings, and ongoing professional development.
• Travels county-wide to deliver programs; occasional overnight travel for statewide training.
• Maintains records and submits reports per EFNEP/USDA requirements; protects confidentiality.
• Achieves and maintains food safety certification (SafeStaff).
• Normal schedule is 40 hours/week, Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; some nights/weekends may be required.
• Criminal background check required.

Skills

Public speaking

Group facilitation

Bilingual English/Spanish

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

Program Delivery

Promotes EFNEP and recruits eligible youth and adult participants through community outreach and partnerships.

Classification Title

Extension Program Ast

Classification Minimum Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.

Job Description

Program Delivery

Promotes EFNEP and recruits eligible youth and adult participants through community outreach and partnerships.

Develops and maintains positive working relationships with community organizations to coordinate nutrition education programs, communicate program expectations, and support participant success.

Deliver engaging, learner‑centered, nutrition education using approved, evidence‑based curricula that are responsive to participants’ age, culture, language, literacy level, and learning needs. Delivers instruction through a structured curriculum consisting of a minimum of six lessons for each participant group to promote lasting behavior change.

Collects required participant information and administers approved evaluation tools to measure program participation, knowledge gain, and behavior change while maintaining participant confidentiality.

Connects participants with Extension programs, community resources, and public assistance programs, including SNAP, when appropriate.

Represents EFNEP at health fairs, community events, and outreach activities to increase program awareness, strengthen partnerships, and recruit participants.

Planning

Plans and coordinates nutrition education programs by scheduling classes with community partners, organizing instructional materials, supplies and equipment, and ensuring classroom logistics support successful program delivery. Adapts activities to meet participant needs while maintaining fidelity to approved curricula and compliance with program requirements.

Training

Participates in orientation, required trainings, and ongoing professional development to strengthen nutrition knowledge, teaching practices, cultural responsiveness, technology skills, and program implementation. Applies supervisor feedback and new learning to improve program quality and participant outcomes.

Travel

Travels throughout the assigned county to conduct nutrition education programs, recruit participants, and participate in required meetings and trainings. Occasional overnight travel is required for annual statewide training.

Reporting

Maintains accurate and timely participant, program, travel, and administrative records in accordance with University, EFNEP, and USDA NIFA requirements. Submits required reports and documentation by established deadlines and protects participant confidentiality. Other duties as assigned.

Nutrition Educator will achieve and maintain food safety certification (SafeStaff).

Normal work schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm. Required work on nights and weekends when assigned due to the nature of the program.

Criminal background check required.

Attachment: EFNEP Core Values.pdf

Health Assessment Required: No

Expected Salary

$19.20 per hour

The University of Florida offers highly competitive benefits and retirement options, generous leave plans, a health and wellness program that reflects its commitment to qualify of work, and many more competitive perks and rewards.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid driver’s license and reliable daily transportation

Preferred

• Background in nutrition, health education, or a related field
• Demonstrated ability to teach and facilitate group learning
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills
• Experience working with adults, youth, or limited-resource clients
• Working knowledge of MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Demonstrates professionalism, adaptability, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrates effective time management and organizational skills.
• Comfortable speaking with individuals and groups in both in-person and virtual settings.
• Ability to lift and carry teaching materials and/or supplies weighing up to 45 pounds. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time indoors and outdoors while delivering lessons.

Location

This is a time-limited, grant funded position in EFNEP Hillsborough County Extension at 5339 County Road 579, Seffner, FL 33584

Veteran's Preference

This position is eligible for veteran’s preference.