Job Title

Program Aide - EFNEP

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service

Department

Enp - Youth - Harris

Proposed Minimum Salary

$13.00 hourly

Job Location

Houston, Texas

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

Position Information

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

Please be aware that the position requires availability between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Some staff development sessions and/or training may also be scheduled during regular workday hours. Candidates should ensure flexibility for these occasional daytime commitments to participate in essential team-building and skill-enhancing opportunities.

Responsibilities

• 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 instructs youth and/or adults through food demonstrations.

• Collects and tracks program data.

Qualifications

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.

• Experience teaching groups of people.

Knowledge, Abilities, & Skills

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

• 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.

• Ability to work with diverse audiences

• Proficient computer skills – Microsoft Office programs – Outlook, Word and Power Point; Excel, etc.

• Familiar with the community where the position is located.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.