Job Title Program Aide - EFNEP Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service Department Enp - Adult - Elpaso Proposed Minimum Salary $13.00 hourly Job Location El Paso, 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. Responsibilities + Assist s in r ecruit ing 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 Required Education & Experience + High School diploma or GED, additional education is not considered an advantage . Preferred Education & Experience + 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. Required Knowledge, Abilities, & Skills + Proficient c omputer 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 diverse audiences + Knowledge or teaching experience related to nutrition, food safety, food resource management and physical activity topics, guidelines, and best practices. Preferred Knowledge, Abilities, & Skills + Bilingual (English/Spanish) 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.