Extension EFNEP Program Assistant / Associate- Youth/Adult

Extension EFNEP Program Assistant / Associate- Youth/Adult Position Information Posting Number PG190905CE Position Number SC-00112369-1026 Position Type NC Cooperative Extension Department Information Job City & State Concord, NC Department NCCE Cabarrus County Working Title Extension EFNEP Program Assistant / Associate- Youth/Adult Appointment 12 Month Recurring Job Type Full-Time - Permanent

FTE 1.00

Position Overview NC Cooperative Extension in Cabarrus County is seeking an Extension EFNEP Program Assistant. The Extension EFNEP Program Assistant (PA) serves as an employee of NC Cooperative Extension and NC State University and delivers nutrition education to limited-resource adults, families, and school-aged youth who meet federal eligibility requirements for participation in the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP). Under the overall supervision of the County Extension Director (CED) and with programmatic guidance from the Regional Nutrition Extension Associate (RNEA), the EFNEP PA implements approved nutrition education curricula and teaching methods in individual and group settings. The position recruits and enrolls eligible participants, with an emphasis on reaching Spanish-speaking families, and provides practical instruction in nutrition, food preparation, and related healthy living practices in both English and Spanish. The EFNEP PA also works collaboratively with Cooperative Extension personnel, community agencies, and partner organizations to expand program outreach, recruit volunteers, connect participants with additional resources, and enhance the visibility and impact of EFNEP within the assigned service area. Primary Function of Organizational Unit 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 a 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. Working for NC State Extension allows you to teach without being tied to a classroom or school bell. North Carolina Cooperative Extension gives our residents easy access to the resources and expertise of NC State University and NC A&T State University. Through educational programs, publications, and events, Cooperative Extension field faculty deliver unbiased, research-based information to North Carolina residents. For nearly 50 years, EFNEP #J-18808-Ljbffr NC State University