EFNEP Nutrition Assistant, Shawnee County

About This Role

The Extension Nutrition Program, within KState 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

Reporting

Recruiting and networking

Professional development

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 kstate.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.kstate.edu .

Worksite 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 :

Preferred Qualifications :

Required Licenses :

Additional Role Information :

Sponsorship eligibility :

How to Apply

Please submit the following :

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 :

Application Window

Applications close on : November 13, 2025

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$15.25 - $18.50 / hour