Rural Nutrition Outreach & Education Advisor

Purdue Extension; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time 0.75 FTE

1-year limited duration (through Sept

Funding-dependent continuation

Job summary

Purdue Extension in Indiana is seeking a Community Nutrition Advisor to support Smart SNAP Education within the Rural Health Transformation Program. You will coordinate evidence-based nutrition and physical activity education in rural settings, delivering curricula through classes, demonstrations, events, and virtual formats.

The role emphasizes building partnerships with local organizations, health departments, libraries, and schools, while advancing policy and environmental changes to improve

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, including speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, internet-based applications, and virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
• Ability to learn and utilize program reporting systems, data collection platforms, mobile applications, and other technology required for program delivery.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting, scheduling, coordinating, and delivering evidence-based nutrition, food resource management, food safety, and physical activity education programs in community settings throughout assigned service areas.
• Delivering approved curricula through one-time programs, multi-session series, food demonstrations, community events, and virtual platforms.
• Supporting implementation of place-based strategies that embed nutrition education and health promotion within trusted community environments.
• Assisting with implementation of policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) strategies that complement direct education and reinforce healthy behaviors and improve access to healthy foods and physical activity opportunities.
• Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with local health departments, YMCAs, public libraries, food pantries, schools, healthcare organizations, community centers, workforce development organizations, and other community partners.
• Delivering programming to rural residents across the lifespan, including adults, older adults, youth, families, and community groups.
• Assisting with recruitment, training, and support of Smart SNAP Community Champions to expand community reach and reinforce key health messages.
• Supporting multi-level interventions that strengthen nutrition security and improve health outcomes in rural communities combining direct education, community engagement, and environmental supports.
• Collecting, maintaining, and reporting program data in accordance with Purdue Extension and funding agency requirements.
• Administering participant evaluations using approved reporting tools.
• Maintaining proficiency in approved curricula, public health strategies, community engagement approaches, and emerging nutrition and physical activity recommendations.
• Completing program goals and assigned responsibilities with minimal supervision while maintaining timely and accurate records.
• Staying informed of local demographic, community, and health trends to support program planning, outreach, and partnership development.
• Contributing to statewide reporting efforts by documenting program reach, partnership engagement, Community Champion activities, and PSE implementation efforts.
• Contributing to statewide planning efforts and share best practices with regional and statewide colleagues.

Skills

English communication

MS Office

Zoom/Microsoft Teams

Data collection platforms

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Travel flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Internet-based apps

Job description

Purdue Extension in Indiana is seeking a Community Nutrition Advisor to support Smart SNAP Education within the Rural Health Transformation Program. You will coordinate evidence-based nutrition and physical activity education in rural settings, delivering curricula through classes, demonstrations, events, and virtual formats.

The role emphasizes building partnerships with local organizations, health departments, libraries, and schools, while advancing policy and environmental changes to improve