North Carolina State University
EFNEP Educator, Program Assistant (4-H)
North Carolina State University, Middleton Heights, North Carolina, United States
Position Overview
Are you looking for a rewarding career that will let you give back to your community? NC State Extension extends research-based knowledge to all North Carolinians, helping them transform science into everyday solutions that improve their lives and grow our state. We are the model of excellence in non-formal, research-based education that advances agriculture, the environment, human health and well-being, youth and communities, while creating prosperity for all North Carolinians.
Under the programmatic guidance of the Regional Nutrition Extension Associate, the EFNEP Program Assistant works with clients in group settings and individually (as needed). This full-time, 40‑hour per week position serves 100% 4-H Youth Programming. Youth Programming takes place at schools and informal educational settings with 4‑H and community partner organizations, typically involving 2nd to 12th‑grade students.
Benefits Some of the benefits include:
Paid time off
Paid tuition
Health Insurance
Flexible Scheduling
Retirement Savings
Supplemental Benefits Programs
WolfPerks!
Essential Job Duties Distribute nutrition education to limited‑resource youth. Recruit and enroll school‑aged youth into the program, conduct teaching visits and food demonstrations, maintain program records, market the program, recruit volunteers, and collaborate with local Cooperative Extension staff and agencies.
Other Work/Responsibilities
Travel within county, district, and state using a personal vehicle.
Develop a comprehensive understanding of NCCE’s role as an educational agency.
Recruit limited‑resource school‑aged youth meeting federal eligibility.
Instruct eligible youth using approved curricula and teaching methods.
Conduct food demonstrations to youth groups.
Collect and submit required data and reports to RNEA, EFNEP State office, and CED.
Maintain confidentiality of program information.
Coordinate with agencies to extend program outreach and establish partnerships.
Participate in professional development trainings; occasional overnight travel may be required.
Attend EFNEP meetings and trainings within and outside the county.
Enhance program visibility by communicating impacts to stakeholders and participants.
Promote educational opportunities beyond EFNEP within Cooperative Extension and partners.
Recruit, train, and utilize volunteers for marketing, data collection, and delivery.
Meet established programmatic standards for performance and impact.
Other duties as assigned; travel within county, district, and state is required.
Qualifications Minimum requirement: high‑school diploma or equivalent.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of nutrition and healthy eating concepts.
Knowledge of community and social service programs for limited‑resource youth.
Experience teaching and/or working with limited‑resource youth and/or nutrition education preferred.
Valid driver’s license and reliable personal transportation required; must be maintained.
Valid North Carolina driver’s license within 60 days of hire.
Schedule Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Business hours – evenings and weekends as required.
EEO Statement NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability‑related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919‑513‑0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515‑2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks as well as county‑required background checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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Under the programmatic guidance of the Regional Nutrition Extension Associate, the EFNEP Program Assistant works with clients in group settings and individually (as needed). This full-time, 40‑hour per week position serves 100% 4-H Youth Programming. Youth Programming takes place at schools and informal educational settings with 4‑H and community partner organizations, typically involving 2nd to 12th‑grade students.
Benefits Some of the benefits include:
Paid time off
Paid tuition
Health Insurance
Flexible Scheduling
Retirement Savings
Supplemental Benefits Programs
WolfPerks!
Essential Job Duties Distribute nutrition education to limited‑resource youth. Recruit and enroll school‑aged youth into the program, conduct teaching visits and food demonstrations, maintain program records, market the program, recruit volunteers, and collaborate with local Cooperative Extension staff and agencies.
Other Work/Responsibilities
Travel within county, district, and state using a personal vehicle.
Develop a comprehensive understanding of NCCE’s role as an educational agency.
Recruit limited‑resource school‑aged youth meeting federal eligibility.
Instruct eligible youth using approved curricula and teaching methods.
Conduct food demonstrations to youth groups.
Collect and submit required data and reports to RNEA, EFNEP State office, and CED.
Maintain confidentiality of program information.
Coordinate with agencies to extend program outreach and establish partnerships.
Participate in professional development trainings; occasional overnight travel may be required.
Attend EFNEP meetings and trainings within and outside the county.
Enhance program visibility by communicating impacts to stakeholders and participants.
Promote educational opportunities beyond EFNEP within Cooperative Extension and partners.
Recruit, train, and utilize volunteers for marketing, data collection, and delivery.
Meet established programmatic standards for performance and impact.
Other duties as assigned; travel within county, district, and state is required.
Qualifications Minimum requirement: high‑school diploma or equivalent.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of nutrition and healthy eating concepts.
Knowledge of community and social service programs for limited‑resource youth.
Experience teaching and/or working with limited‑resource youth and/or nutrition education preferred.
Valid driver’s license and reliable personal transportation required; must be maintained.
Valid North Carolina driver’s license within 60 days of hire.
Schedule Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Business hours – evenings and weekends as required.
EEO Statement NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability‑related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919‑513‑0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515‑2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks as well as county‑required background checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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