Agent Assistant - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Washington & Clarke Counties)

This position is based in the Washington County Extension Office. The position will have a 40-hour work week schedule and periodically provide evening and/or weekend hours.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Education ( SNAP-Ed) is seeking an Agent Assistant to serve clients in Washington and Clarke Counties. This role provides direct education to eligible youth and adults, aiming to change behaviors related to healthy eating and physical activity. Additionally, the position engages with agencies, organizations, and communities to implement improved policies, systems, and environmental strategies that enhance access to and appeal of healthy food and physical activity.

Key responsibilities include evaluating and reporting all activities, adhering to SNAP-Ed guidelines and obesity prevention procedures, and complying with requirements set by Auburn University, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, the Alabama Department of Human Resources, and NIFA/ USDA. This role will report to the County Extension Coordinators, receive ongoing training from county and state staff, assist with routine office work, and perform other duties as assigned.

Who we are:
Discover a rewarding career with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System ( ACES), the driving force behind Auburn University and Alabama A&M University's land grant mission. Our outreach initiatives extend to every corner of Alabama, bringing science-based education to empower individuals for a better quality of life and enhanced economic well-being.

From the heart of two prestigious land grant universities, we cultivate programs that make a difference. Whether online or in person, our impactful initiatives reach communities through 67 County Extension Offices and various teaching sites across Alabama.

To learn more about SNAP-Ed, please visit: https://www.aces.edu/blog/tag/about-live-well-alabama/?c=live-well-alabama&orderby=title

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Level I- High school diploma or equivalent plus 4 years of experience in the organization and/or presentation of pre-designed educational programs/services, customer service, administrative support/clerical or related experience.

Level II- High school diploma or equivalent plus 6 years of experience in the organization and/or presentation of pre-designed educational programs/services, customer service, administrative support/clerical or related experience.

Substitutions allowed for Experience:
Related higher education degrees accepted in lieu of experience, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

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