Community Nutrition Outreach Specialist

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Carolina seeks a Community Outreach Specialist to support the implementation of community-based nutrition education across Richland County and the Midlands. This full-time role focuses on expanding FoodShare's outreach to local communities and building partnerships with the teaching kitchen community of practice in South Carolina.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint, with strong written and verbal communication, public speaking, and

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint with strong organizational and verbal skills.
• Public speaking and community engagement skills; proactive and detail‑oriented.
• Willingness to work in a dynamic team environment and adhere to policies.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of community-based nutrition education in Richland County and the Midlands.
• Strengthen FoodShare outreach to local communities and the teaching kitchen community of practice.
• Support expanded research activities.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Public speaking

Community engagement

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

The University of South Carolina seeks a Community Outreach Specialist to support the implementation of community-based nutrition education across Richland County and the Midlands. This full-time role focuses on expanding FoodShare's outreach to local communities and building partnerships with the teaching kitchen community of practice in South Carolina.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint, with strong written and verbal communication, public speaking, and