Health and Human Sciences Educator - Food & Health
Health and Human Sciences Educator - Food & Health
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Position Title:
Health and Human Sciences Educator - Food & HealthJob Group:
Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree and 2 years of related experienceSpecial Required Qualifications
Drivers LicensePreferred Qualifications:
Degree in Health Promotion Public Health Community Nutrition Food Sciences Family & Consumer Sciences Food and Nutrition Dietetics Education or closely related discipline.Experience that demonstrates understanding and application of effective learning strategies.
Demonstrated training or experience with food nutrition and health principles.
Experience developing implementing delivering and evaluating food and health programs.
Job Description:
Are you someone that thrives onvarietyand enjoys juggling multiple responsibilities throughout the day Are you passionate aboutconnecting peopleto resources that improve their quality of life
If so Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is seeking a Health and Human Sciences Educator to join our Food & Health team supporting communities in north central Iowa! This position will be classified as a Human Sciences Extension Specialist II.
What Youll Do:
Deliver food and nutrition programs both in-person and virtually.
Develop and adapt nutrition education using innovative methods.
Co-develop new nutrition programs and may mentor new staff in program delivery.
Lead and co-develop interdisciplinary nutrition programs with state specialists.
Support program rollout and may present at national conferences.
Provide professional development on nutrition topics for county and community partners.
Lead planning and marketing of nutrition programs across counties and states.
Help secure funding and resources for nutrition initiatives.
Provide technical support to staff and lead community nutrition partnerships.
Share program impact through public presentations and community engagement.
Serve as a local nutrition subject matter expert.
Build and maintain coalitions focused on food and health in multiple counties.
Represent Health and Human Sciences Extension and Outreach in community boards and coalitions related to nutrition and wellness
Conduct needs assessments and evaluate nutrition program outcomes.
Use data tools to plan and report on food and nutrition programming.
Ensure timely reporting and compliance with evaluation and fiscal procedures.
The north central Iowa region includes Cerro Gordo Clay Dickinson Emmet Floyd Franklin Hancock Kossuth Mitchell Palo Alto Winnebago Worth and Wright counties. The primary office location for this position will be an extension office in the state of Iowa and the location will be dependent on the successful candidate and office availability. Travel will be required in this position.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
About Health and Human Sciences Extension and Outreach:
Health and Human Sciences Extension and Outreach providesresearch-based information and education to help families make decisions that improve their lives. As the outreach arm of the College of Health and HumanSciences faculty and staff work together with specialists located across Iowas 99 counties to translate university research to practicefor localindividuals families employers and communities.
Level Guidelines
Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals
Applies broad working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex difficult and varied problems and issues
Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems
Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests
May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff
May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity
Provides guidance to students
Appointment Type:
RegularNumber of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
PS807Application Instructions:
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.Why Choose ISUIowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental; as well as: Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa) Life insurance and long-term disability Flexible Spending Accounts Various voluntary benefits and discounts Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing program Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when where and how you do your work. For more information please speak with the Hiring Manager.Original Posting Date:
August 26 2025Posting Close Date:
September 1 2025Job Requisition Number:
R17699Employment Type
Full-Time
