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Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) Coordinator
Salary
$0.00 Monthly
Location
Lorman, MS
Job Type
Full-Time Staff
Job Number
FY202600146
Department
Cooperative Extension
Opening Date
07/17/2026
Job Title
Coordinator, Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)
Essential Job Functions
- Coordinates implementation and teaching of a series of classes from EFNEP Curricula and other approved educational materials in targeted Mississippi counties
- Assists in recruiting clients to ensure maintenance of adequate caseloads
- Works toward increasing the number of participants enrolled annually and maintains continuous participation by EFNEP participants
- Evaluates progress of EFNEP Educators and volunteers in implementing the program and associated projects
- Cooperates/collaborates with the Nutrition Specialist, Extension Specialist, Project Directors and other EFNEP stakeholders in developing the team approach to program development, implementation, and evaluation
- Provides leadership for the development and implementation of advisor/program committees
- Maintains current professional competence through participation in EFNEP local and national meetings, staff development programs, and opportunities
- Acts as liaison to promote EFNEP in print and the media
- Other related duties, as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Healthcare administration or related area
- One (1) year experience in nutrition education and food preparation and service
- Resident of the county receiving EFNEP services in MS
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of nutrition, food preparation and services
- Knowledge (familiarity) with the community
- Knowledge of computer operation and software applications, email, and internet
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Food preparation and physical activity skills
- Strong critical thinking and effective problem-solving skills
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
- Ability to instruct program educators on teaching a series of hands-on interactive lessons to limited resource audiences
- Ability to recruit program participants (adults, youth, and volunteers
- Ability to work well independently and in teams
EEO Statement
Alcorn State University is expressly committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender identity and/or expressions, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Further, the University will not tolerate any instances of harassment/sexual harassment. This policy applies to all employees, regardless of position, consultants and applicants for employment. Additionally, it is the responsibility of all personas making employment decisions to adhere to this policy.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement and deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work an average of 29 hours per week and are employed more than 4 1/2 months over the course of a year receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page.
Employer Alcorn State University
Address 1000 ASU Drive, #390
Lorman, Mississippi, 39096
Phone 6018776188
Website https://www.alcorn.edu/