Dynamic Nutrition & Community Health Extension Agent

Louisiana State University; Louisiana; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge seeks an Assistant/Associate Extension Agent in Nutrition to deliver community-based education on healthy eating, physical activity, weight management, and disease prevention. The role emphasizes engaging diverse adults across Southeast Louisiana with interactive sessions, demonstrations, and outreach.

The incumbent will plan, implement, and evaluate nutrition interventions, report outcomes, and collaborate with parish offices and local partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition, family and consumer sciences, human sciences, vocational education or a closely related field from an accredited college or university is required.
• A registered dietician with community experience is preferred.
• Effective oral and written communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver community-based nutrition education focusing on healthy eating, physical activity and chronic disease prevention.
• Lead planning, implementing, evaluating, and reporting interventions involving food, nutrition, and health.
• Recruit participants, engage communities, and collaborate with local partners to extend NCH programs.

Job description

Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge seeks an Assistant/Associate Extension Agent in Nutrition to deliver community-based education on healthy eating, physical activity, weight management, and disease prevention. The role emphasizes engaging diverse adults across Southeast Louisiana with interactive sessions, demonstrations, and outreach.

The incumbent will plan, implement, and evaluate nutrition interventions, report outcomes, and collaborate with parish offices and local partners.