Part-Time Community Health Program Specialist

Iowa State University; DeWitt (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental

Retirement benefits

Vacation and leave time

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing program

WorkFlex options

Job summary

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach seeks a part-time Program Specialist I for the LEAP project. This role helps manage day-to-day activities, coordinates coalition meetings, conducts community assessments, and develops local communication campaigns to advance nutrition and physical activity goals. Local travel is involved.

The position emphasizes data collection for CDC reporting and collaboration with partners, with a fixed-term end date of 2027-09-29 and potential renewal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Nutrition, or related field.
• Experience working with multi-level nutrition, food, or physical activity system initiatives.
• Experience collecting and retrieving data to prepare program reports.
• Experience planning/coordinating events.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage day-to-day activities of the Iowa LEAP project in Clinton County.
• Lead coalition meetings and subgroup planning sessions.
• Conduct community assessments (e.g., Walkability Audits, Food Service Guidelines).
• Develop and execute local communication campaigns.
• Build and maintain relationships with local partners to support community health initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement nutrition and physical activity strategies.
• Collect and report program data for monthly and annual CDC reporting.
• Participate in statewide training, technical assistance, and Extension events.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Public Health, Nutrition, or related field

Job description

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach seeks a part-time Program Specialist I for the LEAP project. This role helps manage day-to-day activities, coordinates coalition meetings, conducts community assessments, and develops local communication campaigns to advance nutrition and physical activity goals. Local travel is involved.

The position emphasizes data collection for CDC reporting and collaboration with partners, with a fixed-term end date of 2027-09-29 and potential renewal.