EFNEP Educator, Program Assistant

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Position Information

Posting Number PG190801CE Position Number SC Position Type NC Cooperative Extension (EPS)

Department Information

Job City & State Laurinburg, NC Department NCCE Scotland County

System Information

Working Title EFNEP Educator, Program Assistant (4-H) Appointment 12 Month Recurring Job Type Full-Time - Permanent FTE 1.00

Position Information

Position Overview

Essential Job Duties
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.

Benefits
While our employees are located in NC County offices, they reap the benefits of employment at NC State University. Some of our benefits include:

• Paid time off
• Paid tuition
• Health Insurance
• Flexible Scheduling
• Retirement Savings
• Supplemental Benefits Programs
• WolfPerks

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The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) involves the enrollment of limited-resource individuals and youth who qualify for federal food assistance programs.

Under the programmatic guidance of the Regional Nutrition Extension Associate, the EFNEP Program Assistant (EFNEP PA) works with clients in group settings and individually (as needed).

This position is a full-time, 40-hour per week position. This position will serve 100% 4-H Youth Programming.

Youth Programming will take place at school settings and at informal educational settings with 4-H and community partner organizations. Although youth participants may range from 5 to 18 years old, they are typically 2nd to 12th-grade students.

Primary Function Of Organizational Unit
North Carolina Cooperative Extension (NCCE) gives our residents easy access to the resources and expertise of NC State University and North Carolina A & T State University. Through educational programs, publications and events, Cooperative Extension delivers unbiased, research-based information to North Carolina citizens.

For nearly 50 years, EFNEP has been helping limited-resource youth and families with children learn to eat healthier meals and snacks, make better use of food dollars, and reduce the risk of food-borne illnesses. In collaboration with many organizations through the "Eat Smart, Move More" initiative, NC EFNEP aims to help reduce the rising tide of obesity by teaching youth and families practical skills resulting in changed behaviors to eat smart, move more and achieve a healthy weight.

Other Work/Responsibilities
The Extension EFNEP Program Assistant is an employee of NC Cooperative Extension, NC State University. Under the supervision of the County Extension Director (CED) with guided assistance from the Regional Nutrition Extension Associate (RNEA), the EFNEP PA delivers nutrition and related subject matter to enrolled participants. The individual in this position will recruit and enroll school-aged youth participants into the program, make regular teaching visits to enrollees in group settings, teach basic principles of nutrition and food preparation skills, submit required program records as requested, market the program within the assigned area, recruit volunteers from within the community involving them in leadership roles, collaborate with local Cooperative Extension staff and agencies, and assist with securing program resources. The EFNEP PA receives programmatic guidance from the District EFNEP Regional Nutrition Extension Associate (RNEA) with overall supervision provided by the County Extension Director (CED). The EFNEP PA and the RNEA work with the Family and Consumer Science Agent, 4-H Agent and/or CED to meet the needs of the county. Renewal of the position is contingent on the availability of funds.

Education
Under the programmatic guidance of the RNEA, the EFNEP PA conducts nutrition education to limited resource youth in group settings. While performing this role the EFNEP PA:

• Travels within county, district, and state using a personal vehicle. Personal vehicle is required.
• Develops and maintains a comprehensive understanding of the role of NCCE as an educational agency.
• Recruits limited resource school-aged youth who meet the federal eligibility guidelines for participation in EFNEP.
• Instructs eligible youth in nutrition education using approved curricula and teaching methods.
• Conduct food demonstrations to youth groups.
• Facilitates the collection of required data and submits reports to RNEA, EFNEP State office and CED.
• Maintains confidentiality of program information.
• Coordinates with collaborating agencies to extend program outreach to eligible school-aged youth. Establish and maintain partnerships with agencies and organizations serving EFNEP youth audiences.
• Participates in lifelong learning and professional development by participating in trainings and other opportunities as designated by the RNEA, County Extension Director, District Extension Director and/or State EFNEP office. A few may require overnight travel.
• Attends and participates in required EFNEP meetings and trainings within the county and outside of the county, a few may be overnight travel.
• Enhances program visibility by communicating program impacts to local stakeholders and potential participants.
• Promotes educational opportunities beyond EFNEP within Cooperative Extension and partnering agencies to program participants.
• Recruits, trains and utilizes volunteers to assist in program marketing, data collection and program delivery.
• Meets established programmatic standards for performance and impact.
• Other duties as assigned. Travel within the county, district and state are required.

To learn more about the NCCE Scotland County Center visit

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Requirements and Preferences

Identify if the Position is Mandatory / Essential / Key Not Applicable Work Schedule Monday - Friday- 8 AM - 5 PM, Business Hours - Evenings and Weekends as required Minimum Experience/Education

The minimum requirement for employment with the North Carolina Cooperative Extension (NCCE) is a high-school diploma or equivalent.

Department Required Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of nutrition and healthy eating concepts

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
Knowledge of the community and social service programs for limited resource youth; experience teaching and/or working with limited resource youth and/or nutrition education experience preferred;

Required License or Certification

Valid Driver's License and reliable, personal transportation required and must be maintained. Valid North Carolina driver's license is required within 60 days of hire.

Valid NC Driver's License required? Yes Commercial Driver's License Required? No Physical Required? No List any other medical/drug tests required

Recruitment

Recruitment Details

Anticipated Hiring Range Minimum $32,562 Internal Transfer Only No

Recruitment Dates

Job Open Date 11/26/2025

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• Cover Letter
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