EFNEP Nutrition Assistant, Shawnee County

Kansas State University

About This
Role

The Extension Nutrition Program, within K-State Extension, is hiring a full-time Nutrition Assistant to
serve Shawnee County. This position reports to the Shawnee County EFNEP extension agent.

Nutrition assistants provide health
education to pregnant women and families with young children who have limited financial resources. They support the goals of the Expanded
Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP): to promote healthy lives through hands-on, relationship-driven education.

This position
requires strong social skills to effectively recruit and retain program participants and develop collaborative partnerships with community
agencies.

Key Responsibilities:

Planning and preparation

• Work with colleagues and community partners
  and to plan curriculum-based health education events and activities.
• Prepare for events (for example: buying and preparing food for
  a cooking demonstration).
• Manage time and resources appropriately.

Teaching

• Teach clients (in groups and
  individual meetings) about topics like food preparation, food safety, food resource management, nutrition, and physical activity.
• Solve problems and adapt to new situations that arise while working with clients.
• Communicate and interact appropriately with
  clients from all backgrounds.

Reporting

• Collect and record clients’ responses to health questionnaires to assess needs and
  behaviors.
• Submit accurate and timely records to track program activities and participants’ progress on program outcomes.

Recruiting and networking

• Be aware of community resources and services that may benefit EFNEP clients.
• Build
  relationships with other agencies to recruit clients and expand the program.
• Encourage eligible families to enroll in EFNEP.
  Recruiting opportunities will include demonstrations, group presentations, individual contacts, and printed materials.

Professional development

• Attend training events, meetings and conferences to improve health and nutrition knowledge, teaching
  practices and record keeping skills.

This appointment is a limited-term position and is contingent upon the continuing
availability of funding and the need for these services. Term ends June 5, 2026.

About Us

The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) is a nutrition education program
provided at no cost to Kansas families and caregivers of young children with limited resources. EFNEP uses education to support
participants’ efforts toward self-sufficiency, nutritional health and well-being. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and National
Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) administers EFNEP through land-grant universities’ cooperative extension programs. For more
information about Kansas EFNEP go to k-state.edu/extension-
nutrition-program.

K-State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State
University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service. Our system is designed to generate and distribute useful
knowledge for the well-being of Kansans. We are a partnership between Kansas State University and federal, state, and county governments. We
have extension offices in every Kansas county. Learn more at ksre.k-state.edu.

Works
ite Description

This position will serve communities in Shawnee County. The primary office is in Topeka,
KS.

This position is on-site and will require regular travel to various sites within Shawnee County. It
will also involve overnight travel for trainings (approximately 2-3 times per year).

What You’ll Need to
Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma (or equivalent).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual / Ability to communicate effectively with both English and
  Spanish-speaking learners.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan and prepare nutritious family meals.
• Experience working with a variety of audiences, including limited-resource
  individuals and families.
• Knowledge of basic principles of food preparation, nutrition and food safety.
• Strong time
  management skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Computer skills, including typing, website
  navigation, email use, video calling, and familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience inputting data and keeping
  records and reports.
• Education and/or related experience in human nutrition, family and consumer sciences, or a closely related
  field.

Required Licenses:

• Valid driver’s license, proof of vehicle insurance and reliable transportation
  upon employment.

Additional Role Information:

• Requires regular travel within the service area.

Sponsorship eligibility:

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without
  sponsorship

How to Apply

Please submit the following:

• Contact information for
  three professional references.
• A resume detailing your education, employment history, and relevant
  experiences.
• A cover letter explaining why you are a good candidate for this position.
  • On your cover
    letter, you can write about your experience with:
    • children and feeding children,
    • meal planning,
    • managing your
      food budget,
    • food preparation (and what you like to cook),
    • food safety,
    • and making healthy choices.
    
    
  
  

Application Window

Applications close on: November 13,
2025

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$15.25 – $18.50/hour

To apply, please visit: https://careers.k-state.edu/jobs/efnep-nutrition-assistant-shawnee-county-other-kansas-united-states

jeid-dac18afb010dc5449cda06896ec02c23