• EFNEP Nutrition Educator, Rutland County

    University Of Vermont (Burlington, VT)


    Position Details

    Advertising/Posting Title EFNEP Nutrition Educator, Rutland County

    Posting Summary

    UVM Extension’s Nutrition Educator will work with various federally funded programs, community grants, and fee-based contracts to deliver public education to improve healthy food and lifestyle choices, primarily among limited resource families and individuals, with the potential to work with a larger variety of audiences throughout the County and other regions in the state.

     

    Predominantly the Nutrition Educator will identify, recruit, and provide education to eligible audiences in the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program ( EFNEP ). This includes limited-resourced pregnant women, families with children, and youth. Classes are taught as a series in the community and home setting, both in-person and online.

     

    The Nutrition Educator will help families acquire the knowledge and skills for healthful food selection, meal planning, food preparation, food safety, and physical activity. Class content includes general nutrition information and cooking instruction. All instruction is based on USDA guidelines using provided curriculum and materials.

    Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

    High school diploma/G.E.D. or an equivalent combination of experience educating adults and/or youth in nutrition, life skills, or a closely related field. Must provide own reliable transportation to and from work sites.

    Desirable Qualifications

    - Confident speaking in front of groups and engaging participants in class activities

     

    - Strong interpersonal skills to effectively recruit and retain participants and collaborate with community agencies

     

    - Excellent time management skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision

     

    - Computer skills, including MS office, email, Zoom, data entry or willingness to learn.

     

    Anticipated Pay Range $20.80-$23.75/hour

     

    Other Information

     

    Position in the Extension Rutland Office.

     

    Work a flexible schedule, including evenings and occasionally weekends, and travel to worksites.

     

    Position is at 0.75FTE (28.125 hours per week).

     

    Special Conditions Position located in different city, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), Travel to and from worksites required, Bargaining unit position, Contingent on continued funding, 75% of full time with full benefits package, Background Check required for this position, A probationary period may be required

     

    FLSA Non-Exempt

     

    Union Position Yes, UVMSU

     

    Posting Details

     

    Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

     

    Job Location Rutland, Vermont, United States

     

    Job Open Date 10/08/2025

     

    Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)

     

    Open Until Filled Yes

    Our Common Ground Statement

    The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.

    Position Information

    Position Title Community Outreach OC1 N

     

    Posting Number S5776PO

     

    Department Ext-Community Nutrition Educ/50052

     

    Position Number 002705

     

    Percent of Full-Time 0.75

     

    Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE 37.5

     

    Term (months per year) 12

     

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    Documents Needed to Apply

    Required Documents

    + Resume

    + Cover Letter/Letter of Application

     

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