Visiting Health & Community Wellness Outreach Assistant

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers

Job summary

University of Illinois Extension seeks a Visiting Extension Outreach Assistant, Health and Community Wellness, to plan, develop, and deliver educational programs supporting community health nutrition initiatives across multiple counties in Illinois. The role is full-time, 12-month, with hybrid options and required on-site activity in specified counties.

Responsibilities include outreach planning, partner collaboration, delivering educational sessions, and assisting with SNAP/WIC referrals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or completed by hire date.
• Experience collaborating with community partners.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver educational programs for health and community wellness.
• Map food access gaps and build partnerships with local organizations.
• Screen individuals for eligibility for food benefit programs and refer for assistance.
• Deliver outreach sessions and create educational resources.
• Travel within assigned counties as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Data collection/reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition or related field

Job description

University of Illinois Extension seeks a Visiting Extension Outreach Assistant, Health and Community Wellness, to plan, develop, and deliver educational programs supporting community health nutrition initiatives across multiple counties in Illinois. The role is full-time, 12-month, with hybrid options and required on-site activity in specified counties.

Responsibilities include outreach planning, partner collaboration, delivering educational sessions, and assisting with SNAP/WIC referrals.