Nutrition Educator - EFNEP Palm Beach County

UF ECE Ambassadors; Florida; On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida is seeking a Nutrition Educator to promote EFNEP, recruit participants, and build community partnerships. You will plan and deliver learner-centered nutrition education using approved curricula to diverse groups, while collecting data to evaluate knowledge gains and behavior change.

Responsibilities include coordinating classes with partners, maintaining materials, and ensuring logistics. Travel within the county and occasional overnight statewide trainings are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Experience delivering nutrition education.
• Experience with diverse populations.
• Proficient in MS Office, Teams and Zoom.

Responsibilities

• Promotes EFNEP and recruits participants through outreach.
• Develops relationships with community organizations to support program delivery.
• Delivers nutrition education using approved curricula to diverse groups.
• Collects participant data and evaluates outcomes with confidentiality.
• Connects participants with Extension programs and resources.
• Travel within the county to deliver programs and attend meetings.

Skills

Nutrition education

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid Driver's License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

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.

Attachment: EFNEP Core Values.pdf

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

Preferred

• Experience delivering nutrition education, health education, or other educational programming.
• Experience working with individuals, families, or youth from different backgrounds, particularly with limited resources.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with different audiences.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and other educational technologies.
• 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.