Nutrition Educator - Palm Beach County
Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USA
USD 19.2-19.2 / hour
Nutrition Educator - Palm Beach County
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Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Palm Beach
Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Veteran's Preference Eligible, Agricultural Sciences
Department:60450000 - AG-EXPANDED NUTRITION PROGRAM
| Classification Title: | Extension Program Ast |
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| Classification Minimum Requirements | High school diploma or equivalent. |
| Job Description: | Program Delivery Promotes EFNEP and recruits eligible youth and adult participants through community outreach and partnerships. Develops and maintains positive working relationships with community organizations to coordinate nutrition education programs, communicate program expectations, and support participant success. Deliver engaging, learner-centered, nutrition education using approved, evidence-based curricula that are responsive to participants’ age, culture, language, literacy level, and learning needs. Delivers instruction through a structured curriculum consisting of a minimum of six lessons for each participant group to promote lasting behavior change. Collects required participant information and administers approved evaluation tools to measure program participation, knowledge gain, and behavior change while maintaining participant confidentiality. Connects participants with Extension programs, community resources, and public assistance programs, including SNAP, when appropriate. Represents EFNEP at health fairs, community events, and outreach activities to increase program awareness, strengthen partnerships, and recruit participants. Planning Plans and coordinates nutrition education programs by scheduling classes with community partners, organizing instructional materials, supplies and equipment, and ensuring classroom logistics support successful program delivery. Adapts activities to meet participant needs while maintaining fidelity to approved curricula and compliance with program requirements. Training Participates in orientation, required trainings, and ongoing professional development to strengthen nutrition knowledge, teaching practices, cultural responsiveness, technology skills, and program implementation. Applies supervisor feedback and new learning to improve program quality and participant outcomes. Travel Travels throughout the assigned county to conduct nutrition education programs, recruit participants, and participate in required meetings and trainings. Occasional overnight travel is required for annual statewide training. Reporting Maintains accurate and timely participant, program, travel, and administrative records in accordance with University, EFNEP, and USDA NIFA requirements. Submits required reports and documentation by established deadlines and protects participant confidentiality. Other duties as assigned. Nutrition Educator will achieve and maintain food safety certification (SafeStaff). Normal Work Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm. Required nights and weekends when assigned due to the nature of the program. Attachment: EFNEP Core Values.pdf |
| Expected Salary: | $19.20 per hour The University of Florida offers highly competitive benefits and retirement options, generous leave plans, a health and wellness program that reflects its commitment to qualify of life and quality of work, and many more competitive perks and rewards. |
| Required Qualifications: | High school diploma or equivalent. Bilingual (English, Spanish) Criminal background check required |
| Preferred | Experience delivering nutrition education, health education, or other educational programming. Experience working with individuals, families, or youth from different backgrounds, particularly with limited resources. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with different audiences. Experience using Microsoft Office applications, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and other educational technologies. |
| Special Instructions to Applicants: | In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume, and references. This is a time-limited, grant funded position in EFNEP Palm Beach County at 559 Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33415. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. This position is eligible for veteran’s preference. If you are claiming veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information. |
| Health Assessment Required: | No |
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| Position | Department | Location | Closes |
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| Nutrition Educator - Palm Beach County | 60450000 - AG-EXPANDED NUTRITION PROGRAM | Palm Beach | |
| Join the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension as a Nutrition Educator with the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP), a USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) funded program dedicated to improving nutrition security for individuals and families with limited resources. In this role, you will empower youth and adults to develop practical food, nutrition, and physical activity skills that support healthy lifestyles in Palm Beach County. You'll build relationships with local partners, support participants in achieving lasting behavior change, collect program evaluation data, and participate in comprehensive training and ongoing professional development as part of a collaborative statewide Extension team. Travel within Palm Beach County is required. | |||
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| Position | Department | Location | Closes |
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| Nutrition Educator - Palm Beach County | 60450000 - AG-EXPANDED NUTRITION PROGRAM | Palm Beach | |
| Join the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension as a Nutrition Educator with the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP), a USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) funded program dedicated to improving nutrition security for individuals and families with limited resources. In this role, you will empower youth and adults to develop practical food, nutrition, and physical activity skills that support healthy lifestyles in Palm Beach County. You'll build relationships with local partners, support participants in achieving lasting behavior change, collect program evaluation data, and participate in comprehensive training and ongoing professional development as part of a collaborative statewide Extension team. Travel within Palm Beach County is required. | |||