Part-Time Community Health Program Specialist I

Iowa State University - College of Design; Michigan; On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Wellbeing program

WorkFlex options

Job summary

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach seeks a Program Specialist I for the Leveraging Activities and Partnerships to Address Obesity (Iowa LEAP) project in Clinton County. The role supports county activities, leads coalitions, and coordinates community health initiatives under a fixed-term schedule.

The position is part-time (20 hours/week) with local travel and benefits eligibility, ending 9/29/2027 with potential renewal. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required for candidacy.
• Experience with multi-level nutrition, food, or physical activity initiatives preferred.
• Experience collecting and retrieving data for program reports desired.

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.

Skills

Valid US Driver's License

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health / Nutrition / related field

Job description

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach seeks a Program Specialist I for the Leveraging Activities and Partnerships to Address Obesity (Iowa LEAP) project in Clinton County. The role supports county activities, leads coalitions, and coordinates community health initiatives under a fixed-term schedule.

The position is part-time (20 hours/week) with local travel and benefits eligibility, ending 9/29/2027 with potential renewal. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.