Job Description

Position Details

Advertising/Posting Title

EFNEP Nutrition Educator, St. Johnsbury

Posting Summary

UVM Extension's Nutrition Educator will work with various federally funded programs, community grants, and fee-based contracts to deliver public education to improve healthy food and lifestyle choices, primarily among limited resource families and individuals, with the potential to work with a larger variety of audiences throughout the County and other regions in the state.
Predominantly the Nutrition Educator will identify, recruit, and provide education to eligible audiences in the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP). This includes limited-resourced pregnant women, families with children, and youth. Classes are taught as a series in the community and home setting, both in-person and online.
The Nutrition Educator will help families acquire the knowledge and skills for healthful food selection, meal planning, food preparation, food safety, and physical activity. Class content includes general nutrition information and cooking instruction. All instruction is based on USDA guidelines using provided curriculum and materials.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

High school diploma/G.E.D. or an equivalent combination of experience educating adults and/or youth in nutrition, life skills, or a closely related field. Must provide own reliable transportation to and from work sites.

Desirable Qualifications

Confident speaking in front of groups and engaging participants in class activities Strong interpersonal skills to effectively recruit and retain participants and collaborate with community agencies Excellent time management skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision Computer skills, including MS office, email, Zoom, data entry or willingness to learn

Anticipated Pay Range

$20.80-$23.75/hour

Other Information

Position will be based in the St. Johnsbury Extension Office.

Must provide own transportation to and from work sites.

Special Conditions

Position located in different city, Contingent on continued funding, 75% of full time with full benefits package, A probationary period may be required, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), Travel to and from worksites required, Background Check required for this position

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Union Position

Yes, UVMSU


Posting Details
Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

Job Location

St Johnsbury, Vermont, United States

Job Open Date

10/08/2025

Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)

Open Until Filled

Yes


Our Common Ground Statement
The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM's mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.


Position Information

Position Title

Community Outreach OC1 N

Posting Number

S5775PO

Department

Ext-Community Nutrition Educ/50052

Position Number

001387

Percent of Full-Time

0.75

Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE

37.5

Term (months per year)

12