Escambia EFNEP Office Assistant

EFNEP is now hiring an Office Assistant!

This Office Assistant position with the UF/IFAS Extension Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) in Escambia County is Part-time with Benefits.

Summary

UF/IFAS EFNEP Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program

The University of Florida (UF) Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) Extension Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). It’s aim is to help low-income families and youth gain the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and changed behaviors necessary to improve their diets. Office Assistants support the work of EFNEP nutrition educators and the agent. They prepare printed materials and assist with compiling multiple reports. They also review personnel, payroll, and fiscal paperwork; assist with travel reimbursements; and plan meetings. Occasional out-of-county travel will be required.

Requirements

Minimum:

High school diploma or equivalent
One year of appropriate experience

Preferred:

Excellent written and oral communications skills
Ability to work individually and with a team
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Ability to quickly learn other reporting and creation systems like Qualtrics, Adobe Pro, Photoshop, Canva, etc.
Valid driver’s license and reliable daily transportation

What EFNEP does

EFNEP provides research-based, group education free to eligible families and youth. Participants are empowered to adopt healthy lifestyle practices. EFNEP also partners with local leaders to strengthen available support systems to enhance participants’ success. Please visit https://efnep.ifas.ufl.edu/ or https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/escambia/home-and-healthy-living/efnep/ to learn more!

Salary: $15/hour

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8am – 12pm (noon)

How to apply: Visit: https://jobs.ufl.edu (DISCOVER JOBS, STAFF AND STUDENT)

Job Number: 515926

Deadline to apply: March 19, 2021

For additional information, contact: Angela Hinkle ahinkle@ufl.edu

This material is based upon work that is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, EFNEP. The USDA and the University of Florida IFAS Extension are equal opportunity providers and employers.