Job Title

Program Aide - EFNEP

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service

Department

Enp - Youth - Dallas

Proposed Minimum Salary

$13.00 hourly

Job Location

Dallas, 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.

Note to Candidates

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

The following are the functions essential to performing this job.

• Assists in recruiting 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 instructing youth and/or adults through food demonstrations

• Collects and tracks program data

Qualifications

Knowledge, Abilities, & Skills

The individual in this job must possess these skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

• Proficient computer 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 audiences from varied backgrounds.

Education & Experience

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

• Experience with low resource audiences and working cooperatively with support systems, networks, and agency programs available for low-income people/low resource audience.

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

• Experience teaching groups of people.

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.