Job Description:
This position is located at the OSU Extension Office in Hamilton County (Cincinnati, Ohio) with additional duties in other EFNEP counties as needed.
Use Ohio EFNEP curriculum to teach nutrition, physical activity, food safety, and how to save money on food.
Teach low income youth and parents or caregivers of youth.
Teach the EFNEP class series to groups of adults and youth in the community.
EFNEP classes may be at locations like community centers, job training programs, schools, and summer food programs.
Maintain accurate and complete records and reports for all activities, as required by the sponsor agency and by OSU Extension.
Use standardized evaluation instruments to assess program participants’ knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors to determine educational needs and program impacts.
Maintain confidentiality of participants and individual records.
Recruit adult and youth groups by doing outreach in the community.
Recruit adults by reaching out to agencies and programs that target low-income families with children.
Recruit youth by finding schools serving 50% or more free and reduced price meals and other programs that work with low-income youth.
Attend staff meetings and in-service training programs at the local, regional, and state level as required by supervising EFNEP Program Specialist and EFNEP Program Director.
Implement changes as required by the sponsor agency and by OSU Extension.
Perform related work as required.
This is a grant-funded position that is renewable by the sponsor agency and by OSU.
The position is contingent upon obtaining a satisfactory criminal background check.
At the time of application, upload a detailed resume that outlines any work experience relevant to this position.
Include start and end dates for each job position listed in the resume and include whether part-time or full-time.
Function: Education
Sub-Function: Extension Educators
Career Band: Individual Contributor - Technical
Career Level: T2
High School diploma or GED.
Certification or vocational training may be preferred.
1 year of relevant experience required.
2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.
Required Experience:
Basic knowledge or interest in food, cooking skills, and nutrition.
Willingness and ability to work in economically and socially disadvantaged areas.
Ability to establish rapport with people from different cultural and/or economic backgrounds.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend the English language.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions, perform simple math, complete reports, and maintain accurate records.
Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.
Basic knowledge and comfort with using computers and basic computer programs.
Ability to lift and carry materials to program sites (up to 35 lbs).
Access to private transportation to travel to various work and training sites.
Available weekdays and some evenings/weekends.
Desired Experience:
Familiar with the county’s limited resource community; knowledge of population’s needs, strengths, barriers, and cultural factors.
Ability to facilitate and/or teach nutrition, food safety, food shopping on a budget, food preparation, and physical activity.
Training will be provided.
Ability to network with new and existing community partners, organizations, and schools to set up and schedule classes.
Pay range for this job profile is $15.
00 - $19.
43, offer will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit's available budget, candidate's qualifications and location.
Regular 40 First Shift
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