EFNEP Adult Program Assistant

The EFNEP Adult Program Assistant will serve as the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) for West Virginia State University Extension Service. The EFNEP Adult Program Assistant will primarily be responsible for the delivery of established EFNEP public education programming to improve healthy food and lifestyle choices for low-income families. This program includes presenting a series of lessons using the USDA-approved curricula, which include topics such as general nutrition, food preparation, food safety, and food budgeting. Nutrition education will take place at various community sites throughout selected West Virginia counties.

Working with the EFNEP team, the EFNEP Adult Program Assistant will deliver USDA-approved nutrition and healthy lifestyle curricula to resource-limited families, collect data, and enter into the WebNEERS reporting system. The position will address issues of obesity, nutrition deficiency, and food insecurity, among others. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position employed with the West Virginia State University Research and Development Corporation.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

· Recruit participants, including low-income families.

· Use research-based USDA-approved educational curriculum and materials to instruct adult participants in-person/or virtually.

· Collect and manage participant data, while maintaining confidentiality, and enter the data into the EFNEP WebNEERS online system.

· Preparing recipes and, where necessary, instructing adults through health food cooking demonstrations.

· Participate in ongoing education and staff meetings.

Required and Desired Skills and Traits

· Ability to follow curricula, keep written logs of activities, complete reports, and organize materials.

· Ability to communicate clearly (speak, read, and write proficiently) in English and to work with adult audiences.

· Ability to present effective educational lessons to target audiences virtually and face-to-face.

· Ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team.

· Demonstrated ability to utilize computer technologies for educational and communication purposes (i.e., internet, Microsoft Office suite, etc.) and web conferencing software such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams.

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

Work Environment

· This job operates in a professional office environment and more often in community facilities, including schools, community centers, or other places of gathering. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment, such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

· The employee must be willing to work necessary hours to fulfill job responsibilities. Hours worked will not exceed 37.5 per week. This position may require daily travel to multiple work sites in West Virginia counties. Should be willing to travel to required training outside of the county.

· Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

· While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

· Must be able to lift, carry, and or otherwise move instructional materials weighing up to 50 lbs. from vehicle to work site and from work to vehicle.

· Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Summer schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. However, due to the nature of the job performed, flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and occasional overnights, may be required.

Required Education and Experience

· A high school diploma/ GED with knowledge of health promotion or a closely related field.

• Knowledge or teaching experience related to nutrition, food safety, food resource management, and physical activity in communities.
• Experience in adult education or other relevant work experience.
• Familiarity with the Appalachian region and ability to use local resources.
• Familiarity with purchasing and preparing foods.
• Ability to plan and organize personal work responsibilities according to priorities developed with the immediate supervisor.
• Experience working with a resource-limited audience.
• Ability and willingness to maintain cultural sensitivity.
• Good judgement and problem-solving skills.

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Certificates and Licenses required

A West Virginia valid driver's license and the ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

This position is designated as security-sensitive. Before an offer of employment is made, a pre-employment background investigation will be completed, which may include a criminal background check, educational, DMV, and prior employment.

Closing date: This position will remain open until filled. However, first consideration will be given to applicants who reply by January 16th, 2026.

To Apply

Information accepted as emailed in a Microsoft Word or PDF format to Qualified candidates may submit a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcript, and contact information for three professional references (name, title, address, phone number, and email address).

ATTN: Search Committee for EFNEP Extension Associate

West Virginia State University Research and Development Corporation

PO Box 1000, 201 ACEOP Admin. Bldg.

Institute, WV 25112

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person