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Job Title

Program Aide - EFNEP

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service

Department

Enp - Adult - Bexar

Proposed Minimum Salary

$13.00 hourly

Job Location

San Antonio, Texas

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

Job Description Summary

This position works in the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program known as EFNEP. The EFNEP Program Aide , 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 the availability of funds.

This position is budgeted for 10 weeks from the date of hire . An extension to the length of employment could be considered depending on the number of hours worked during the previous 10-week period and overall job performance during that timeframe .

Responsibilities

+ Assist s in r ecruit ing 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

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience

+ High School diploma or GED, additional education is not considered an advantage .

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.

+ Experience teaching groups of people.

Required Knowledge, Abilities, & Skills

+ Proficient c omputer skills – Microsoft Office programs – Outlook, Word and Power Point; Excel, etc.

+ 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 and the ability to work with a diverse audience.

+ 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 .

+ Ability to work with diverse audiences

+ Knowledge or teaching experience related to nutrition, food safety, food resource management and physical activity topics, guidelines, and best practices.

Preferred Knowledge, Abilities, & Skills

+ Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

+ Must be willing to work necessary hours to fulfill job responsibilities (some evenings and weekends) . Hours worked will not exceed 20-30 per week .

+ This position will require daily travel to multiple work sites in county .

+ Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service – EFNEP does not provide transportation and the position requires access to reliable transportation . The agency will follow 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 40lbs 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.