Nutrition Education Associate
Texas A&M AgriLifeAbout the role
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
About Texas A&M AgriLife
Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:
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.
Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!
About the Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)
The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) helps limited-resource families and youth improve their health through hands-on nutrition education. EFNEP staff work directly in the community to teach practical skills in healthy eating, meal planning, food safety, and physical activity—empowering participants to make lasting, positive changes for themselves and their families.
Click here to learn how you can be a part of EFNEP through AgriLife Extension and make a lasting difference in the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities!
This position is funded by a Federal grant and is therefore contingent upon availability of funds.
This position will start in late October/early November.
Position Information
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
The following are the functions essential to performing this job.
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.
Works with diverse audiences.
Collects and tracks program data.
Assists in mentoring and/or training Nutrition Education Assistants when needed.
Required Education
High School diploma or GED, additional education is not considered an advantage.
Required Experience
Six months of related experience working with youth and/or adult audiences.
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
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 tea
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