Summer Research Assistant, Food as Medicine & SNAP-Ed

The Pennsylvania State University; Hershey (PA); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a part-time Research Assistant for community-engaged initiatives in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The role involves delivering SNAP-Ed and Food as Medicine programming to diverse audiences in low-income settings. Responsibilities include conducting nutrition sessions, managing data, and supporting community education.

The ideal candidate will possess strong culinary skills, interpersonal abilities, and a passion for community health. Opportunities for continued work may extend beyond summer months with potential for flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and strong oral and written communication abilities.
• Strong culinary skills and foundational nutrition knowledge.
• Passion for community nutrition, SNAP-Ed programming, gardening, and health equity.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team.
• Flexibility and willingness to work in varied community settings.
• Reliable transportation for local travel to partner sites.
• Availability for occasional evening and weekend community events.

Responsibilities

• Deliver SNAP-Ed and Food as Medicine programming in low-income community settings.
• Conduct engaging nutrition education sessions, food tastings, and cooking demonstrations.
• Adapt programming for diverse audiences, including potential digital or social media engagement.
• Support garden-based education and seasonal food programming.
• Collect, manage, and report evaluation data to assess individual- and community-level impact.
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement of programming.

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a part-time Research Assistant for community-engaged initiatives in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The role involves delivering SNAP-Ed and Food as Medicine programming to diverse audiences in low-income settings. Responsibilities include conducting nutrition sessions, managing data, and supporting community education.

The ideal candidate will possess strong culinary skills, interpersonal abilities, and a passion for community health. Opportunities for continued work may extend beyond summer months with potential for flexible scheduling.