JVA #24-003 Extension Aide I-III (EFNEP) Rota

About this Position

The Extension Aide is a staff member of the Northern Marianas College Cooperative Research, Extension and Education Service (CREES) located on Saipan and is employed primarily to provide food and nutrition education to the community, especially limited resource individuals and families. The position is under Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP), and is also under the direct supervision of the Nutrition and Health Programs Program Leader or designee.

Minimum Qualifications

• Extension Aide I: 
  
  • High School Graduate

• Extension Aide II: 
  • High School Graduate plus thirty (30) College credits towards an Associate’s degree and;
  • Two (2) years of experience in extension, teaching, community outreach, or related field

• Extension Aide III: 
  • Associate’s Degree in Human Ecology or related-field and four (4) years of experience in extension, teaching, community outreach, or related field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Contributes and promotes a positive and professional working environment and relationship with the college community and promotes a positive representation of CREES and NMC.
• Must have strong computer background including, but not limited to, word processing, spreadsheets, and database, preferably Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software applications.
• Able to communicate effectively with students, staff, faculty, and other college stakeholders.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and a high attention to detail.
• Capable of handling multiple tasks while maintaining composure under stressful conditions.
• Completes and prioritize tasks accurately and in a timely manner.
• Takes initiative and works both independently and cooperatively in a team environment.
• Must be able to present information in a clear and professional manner.
• Evidence of commitment to collaboration, transparency and evidence of effective collaboration with external stakeholders.
• Provides effective phone etiquette and customer service skills.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participates in Program Review and Outcomes Assessment (PROA) activities.
• Prepares for and delivers consumer food and nutrition life-skills education in group and individual settings as well as educates the community through various mediums such as educational publications and curricula, radio, television, social media, and other forms of mass media.
• Completes accurate family records, collaborating agency listings, group attendance records, teaching plans, etc.
• Recruits and enrolls low-income individuals with young children into the EFNEP program as well as deliver general food and nutrition education in community settings.
• Assists in the planning and preparation of the CREES Plan of Work as well as the annual accomplishment report.
• Assists with the implementation of the NCD Strategic Plan and other initiatives done in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develops food and nutrition education materials such as brochures, bulletin boards, and newsletters.
• Assists with organizing and conducting workshops and presentations in the areas of food and nutrition education.
• Confers with immediate supervisor regarding program needs, clients’ progress, and related matters.
• Collaborates with internal and external partners in order to address the appropriate goals and objectives described in the CREES POW (Plan of Work).
• Enters data into EFNEP reporting system.
• Assist with the implementation of Nutrition & Health Program competitive grants as needed.
• Participates in in-service training programs as required, as well as frequent travel interisland during specified periods of time.
• Perform other related duties as requested.

Essential Functions of the Position

Must be able to frequently operate a computer and other office productivity machinery. The individual in this position will frequently communicate with students and their colleague(s) in order to exchange information in various situations. Occasionally lifts office products and supplies, weighing up to 15 Ibs.

Work Environment

The Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment may vary. The employee may be tasked to work outdoors in the sun and heat, on or around wet surfaces, and other areas exposed to the elements.

Applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm on the closing date.  Deadlines that fall on a non-business day will be extended to the next business day.
 
Employment application forms are available at the Human Resources Office of the College and a pdf.file can be downloaded from our website: http://www.marianas.edu using Adobe Acrobat. Please submit all application materials to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
 
All post-secondary education degrees must be from a U.S. Department of Education recognized and accredited institution. It is our requirement that degrees be from a U.S.-accredited college or university. Foreign degrees may be accepted when accompanied with a credential evaluation report. A listing of authorized evaluation reports can be obtained at the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) website at http://www.naces.org/
 
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification (I-9) document form upon hire. Police/court clearance will be required upon job offer.