Health & Community Wellness Outreach Assistant — Hybrid

Towson; Urbana (IL); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois Extension seeks a Visiting Extension Outreach Assistant, Health and Community Wellness, to design and deliver educational programs supporting food insecurity initiatives across multiple Illinois counties. The role is a full-time, 12-month appointment with hybrid work options, combining in-office and community-based activities.

Responsibilities include planning outreach strategies, developing educational resources, conducting screenings for SNAP/WIC eligibility, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, public health, or related field.
• Experience collaborating with community partners.
• Experience with outreach or education in health programs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop outreach and education strategies to serve households at risk of food insecurity.
• Develop educational materials to support program outreach and delivery.
• Deliver resources and assistance for food benefit program applicants and address household needs.
• Coordinate with community partners to expand referral networks and distribute information.
• Represent the program at outreach events and partner meetings to raise awareness of food benefit programs.

Skills

Communication

Partnership development

Public health knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

University of Illinois Extension seeks a Visiting Extension Outreach Assistant, Health and Community Wellness, to design and deliver educational programs supporting food insecurity initiatives across multiple Illinois counties. The role is a full-time, 12-month appointment with hybrid work options, combining in-office and community-based activities.

Responsibilities include planning outreach strategies, developing educational resources, conducting screenings for SNAP/WIC eligibility, and