Nutrition & Community Health Extension Agent

Louisiana State University; Covington, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Medical insurance options

Dental and vision insurance

Tuition exemption

Job summary

The LSU AgCenter invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Extension Agent (Nutrition) based in Covington, LA. You will deliver community-based nutrition education focused on healthy eating, activity, weight management, and chronic disease prevention across St.

Tammany and Washington Parishes. You’ll plan, implement, evaluate, and report interventions, recruit volunteers, engage diverse communities, build advisory partnerships, and stay current with nutrition science while traveling

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition, family and consumer sciences or related field.
• Registered dietitian preferred.
• GPA requirements: overall 2.5 (undergrad) / 3.0 (graduate work).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience recruiting, training and supervising adults and volunteers.
• Knowledge of public relations and ability to work with diverse audiences.
• Willingness to travel overnight and evenings/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Deliver community-based nutrition education focusing on health, wellness, and chronic disease prevention.
• Plan, implement, evaluate and report nutrition interventions.
• Recruit, train and supervise volunteers; build partnerships with community stakeholders.
• Engage with local officials, health professionals, and residents to identify nutrition needs.
• Coordinate programming across parishes and communicate via multiple channels.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Community outreach

Leadership development

Collaboration

Public relations

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition or related field

Job description

The LSU AgCenter invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Extension Agent (Nutrition) based in Covington, LA. You will deliver community-based nutrition education focused on healthy eating, activity, weight management, and chronic disease prevention across St.

Tammany and Washington Parishes. You’ll plan, implement, evaluate, and report interventions, recruit volunteers, engage diverse communities, build advisory partnerships, and stay current with nutrition science while traveling