Expanded Food and Nutrition Educational Professional (EFNEP Professional)

Required: High School Graduate or GED with at least 3 years work experience beyond high school or 2-year college or vocational/technical school, preferred.

· 2 years’ work experience in food and nutrition or related areas.

· Ability to be creative and innovative in educational programming.

· Experience and ability in working with small and large groups, schools, etc.

· Public speaking and writing skills required

· Ability to work with local community groups, schools and educators in professional settings.

· A valid Driver's license.

· Must provide proof of citizenship or permit to work in the United States.

· Able to communicate effectively in English.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

PRESENTING PROGRAMS TO CLIENTS:

Conducts nutrition learning education experiences with limited resource families.

Conducts food demonstrations and activities for recruitment and teaching at local community agencies and schools. Conducts nutrition education learning experiences with identified audience. Conducts special programs and events in targeted communities and schools as directed. Recruits clients in specified regional area to teach nutrition lessons.

ORGANIZING, RECRUITING & COORDINATING EFFORTS WITH COMMUNITY AGENCIES:

Organizes and coordinates plans with community agency or school site to regularly schedule. group teaching sessions and/or special events with the targeted audience.

Recruits and organizes individual or group teaching sessions conducted on a regular basis.

ASSESSING CLIENTS' NEEDS, COLLECTING PROGRAM DATA AND REPORTING:

Assesses participants nutritional needs using program tools and makes referrals to appropriate resources in the community. Assists pregnant and parenting moms in developing a family/individual nutrition education program through hands on experiences (including food preparation activities). Identifies and implements nutrition education plan to achieve program goals. Routinely collects, compiles and updates program data, needed for reporting.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations with appropriate documentation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.

OTHER:

Participates in all required in-service training, with some overnight travel.

Identifies, recruits and involves target audience as volunteers in teaching and program

support.

Ensures the Civil Rights/Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action plan of the South Carolina State University 1890 Extension is followed in assigned program responsibilities and that clientele understand that Extension offers educational programs, assistance and materials to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability.

PERIODIC DUTIES: (duties performed at recurring fixed intervals)

Special events in target communities.

Newsletter contributions.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Travel within the region may be required. Overnight in-state and out-of-state travel may be required on occasion.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS/SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

This position is federally funded by Section 1444, Agricultural Extension Activities at 1890 Land-Grant Institutions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Required: High School Graduate or GED with at least 3 years work experience beyond high school or 2-year college or vocational/technical school, preferred.

2. 2 years’ work experience in food and nutrition or related areas.

3. Ability to be creative and innovative in educational programming.

4. Experience and ability in working with small and large groups, schools, etc.

5. Public speaking and writing skills required

6. Ability to work with local community groups, schools and educators in professional settings.

7. A valid Driver's license.

8. Must provide proof of citizenship or permit to work in the United States.

9. Able to communicate effectively in English

South Carolina State University is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment for all staff and applicants, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: From $27,300.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• This position requires working weekends and evenings.

Are you available during those times?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Location:

• Sumter, SC 29150 (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Sumter, SC 29150 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Sumter, SC 29150: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $27,300