Nutrition Education Associate

**Job Title** Nutrition Education Associate **Agency** Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service **Department** Enp - Adult - Bexar **Proposed Minimum Salary** $18.71 hourly **Job Location** San Antonio, Texas **Job Type** Staff **Job Description** **Objective of Position** ========================= 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** ==================== * 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. * Collects and tracks program data. * Assists in mentoring and/or training Nutrition Education Assistants when needed. **Qualifications** ================== **Required 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.  **Preferred Education & Experience:** * 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. **Required Knowledge, Abilities, & Skills:** * Proficient computer skills – Microsoft Office programs – Word and Power Point; Excel, etc. * Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. * Strong verbal and written communication skills. **Preferred Knowledge, Abilities, & Skills:** * Ability to work with varied audiences. * Bilingual (English/Spanish). * 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. * 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. **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 follows 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.