Community Health Program Specialist I (Part-Time)

Iowa State University - College of Design; DeWitt (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach seeks a Program Specialist I for the Iowa LEAP project in Clinton County, stationed at the Clinton County Extension office in DeWitt, IA. The role supports community health initiatives, leads coalition efforts, and collaborates with local partners to promote nutrition and physical activity strategies.

This fixed-term, benefits-eligible 20-hour/week position offers schedule flexibility and local travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Public Health, Nutrition, or related field.
• Experience collecting and retrieving data to prepare program reports.
• Experience planning/coordinating events.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage day-to-day activities of the Iowa LEAP project in Clinton County.
• Lead coalition meetings and subgroup planning sessions.
• Conduct community assessments (Walkability Audits, Food Service Guidelines).
• Develop and execute local communication campaigns.
• Build and maintain relationships with local partners to support health initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement nutrition and physical activity strategies.
• Collect and report program data for monthly and annual CDC reporting.
• Participate in statewide training, technical assistance, and Extension events.

Skills

Public health knowledge

Data collection

Community outreach

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Health or related field

Job description

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach seeks a Program Specialist I for the Iowa LEAP project in Clinton County, stationed at the Clinton County Extension office in DeWitt, IA. The role supports community health initiatives, leads coalition efforts, and collaborates with local partners to promote nutrition and physical activity strategies.

This fixed-term, benefits-eligible 20-hour/week position offers schedule flexibility and local travel.