Nutrition Education Associate

Job Title

Nutrition Education AssociateAgency

Texas A\&M Agrilife Extension ServiceDepartment

Enp \- Youth \- BexarProposed Minimum Salary

$18\.71 hourlyJob Location

San Antonio, TexasJob Type

StaffJob Description

Objective of Position

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This position works 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.

This position is funded by a Federal grant and is therefore contingent upon availability of funds.

Responsibilities

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• 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 instruct youth and/or adults through food demonstrations.
• Collects and tracks program data.
• Assists in mentoring and/or training Nutrition Education Assistants when needed.

Qualifications

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Knowledge, Abilities, \& Skills

• 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 and speaking publicly, strong communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse audience.
• Ability to work independently, be self\-motivated and give attention to detail and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to keep written logs of activities, complete reports, and organize materials.
• Familiar with the community where the position is located.
• Ability to work with audiences of varied backgrounds.

Education \& Experience

• 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.

Physical Requirements \& Working Conditions

• Must be willing to work necessary hours to fulfill job responsibilities (some evenings and weekends). Hours worked will not exceed 40 per week.
• This position will require daily travel to multiple work sites in county. Must be willing to travel to required trainings outside of county.
• Texas A\&M AgriLife Extension Service – EFNEP does not provide transportation and the position requires access to reliable transportation. The agency will follow applicable policies if personal vehicle is used, which may include reimbursement at a pre\-established rate.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and/or otherwise move instructional materials weighing up to 40 lbs from vehicle to work site and from work site to vehicle.

Preferred Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses:

• Valid driver’s license.
• Current liability insurance.

All positions are security\-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.