Community Outreach Specialist

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; Sur place; USD 42 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The University of South Carolina is seeking a Community Outreach Specialist to support the implementation of community-based nutrition education programs in Richland County and the Midlands region. This role strengthens FoodShare's outreach to local communities and the teaching kitchen community of practice in South Carolina.

Applicants should demonstrate strong communication, organizational, and public speaking skills, with a commitment to compliance and ethical business practices.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint with strong organizational, written and verbal skills.
• Public speaking and community engagement skills; detail-oriented and proactive.
• Willingness to work in a dynamic, team environment.
• Required to conduct business lawfully and ethically by adhering to compliance policies, procedures and regulations.

Responsabilités

• Provide support for the implementation of community-based nutrition education programming in Richland County and the Midlands.
• Strengthen FoodShare's outreach to local communities and the teaching kitchen community of practice in South Carolina.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and regulations.
• Position is established in support of expanded research activities.

Connaissances

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Public speaking

Community engagement

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Formation

ServSafe Food Handler or Food Protection Manager certification

Description du poste

Community Outreach Specialist Department: SOMC Food Share Part/Full Time: Full Time Advertised Salary Range: About UofSC From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Advertised Job Summary The Community Outreach Specialist will provide support for the implementation of community-based nutrition education programming in Richland County and throughout the Midlands region and will also serve to strengthen FoodShare's outreach to local communities and the teaching kitchen community of practice in South Carolina. Demonstrates commitment to conducting business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures and regulations. This position is established in support of expanded research activities.

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and possess strong organizational, written, and verbal skills, including attention to detail and a proactive/strategic approach to daily tasks; willingness to work in a dynamic environment and team setting; is a strong public speaker with community engagement skills.
• Required to conduct business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures and regulations.

• Program management experience in a community-based, educational, and/or population health setting.
• Food service experience in a commercial, institutional, or other setting requiring adherence to SCDA Regulation 61-25 for retail food establishments.
• ServSafe Food Handler or Food Protection Manager certification.

Job Close Date 11/07/2026. Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by November 7, 2026.

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.