Visiting Extension Outreach Associate, Health and Community Wellness

Who We Are

As part of the Land Grant system, the University of Illinois was established not only to provide world class education and pioneer research and discovery, but to put learning and discovery into practice, to benefit the health and wellbeing of residents and communities in every part of Illinois. Extension is the university’s statewide network of educators, faculty experts, and staff dedicated to that mission.

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As part of the Land Grant system, the University of Illinois was established not only to provide world class education and pioneer research and discovery, but to put learning and discovery into practice, to benefit the health and wellbeing of residents and communities in every part of Illinois. Extension is the university’s statewide network of educators, faculty experts, and staff dedicated to that mission.

To learn more about University of Illinois Extension, visit .

We will invest in our employees, our most important resource, by providing professional development and training that enables you to learn and grow to your full potential. We will strive to provide a healthy work-life balance for all our employees, regardless of role. Together, we will maintain a culture that promotes inclusivity, teamwork, and an environment that challenges and rewards our employees.

The Visiting Extension Outreach Associate, Health and Community Wellness, serves as a full-time academic professional with primary responsibilities to plan, facilitate, develop, and implement educational programs supporting the mission of University of Illinois Extension.

• Master’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, public health, community health, family and consumer sciences, or a related field. Candidates with a master’s degree in progress may be considered for interviews, but degree must be completed by hire date.
• Experience organizing and facilitating community groups.
• Experience working with varied populations in a community setting.

• Experience with University of Illinois Extension.
• Valid driver’s license.

9 full-time positions are available.

Location:

Hybrid work options are available, but onsite work is required in the counties listed below for each position.

• Stephenson, Winnebago, Ogle, Dekalb, Bureau, LaSalle, and Whiteside
• Logan, Sangamon, Christian, Macoupin, Montgomery, and Jersey
• McLean, Macon, and Piatt
• Madison and St. Clair
• Bond, Fayette, Marion, and Jefferson
• Jackson, Williamson, Franklin, Randolph, Union, Johnson, Alexander, Pulaski, and Massac
• Adams, Cass, and Morgan
• Coles and Crawford
• Will and Kankakee

This is a security-sensitive position. Comprehensive background checks, including but not limited to a criminal conviction information check, a CANTS check, and a review of the Registered Sex Offender list, will be conducted.

• Support community members through food navigation across major food benefit programs, conduct eligibility screenings, and provide 1 on 1 application assistance for programs like SNAP.
• Train new food navigators to carry out outreach, screenings, and referrals to community food programs.
• Facilitate peer learning cohorts where food navigators share best practices and build skills together.
• Build coalitions with local SNAP offices and community partners to align outreach and referrals.
• Present on food program policy changes to community members and community partners.
• Translate food program policy changes into practical guidance and updated training materials.