Assistant/Associate Extension Agent (Nutrition)

About the role

The Assistant/Associate Extension Agent (Nutrition) will serve East Baton Rouge Parish, delivering the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) to diverse urban, suburban, and rural communities.

Key responsibilities

• Provide leadership for parish EFNEP functions, including personnel management, program planning, implementation, evaluation, and reporting.
• Develop and sustain collaborative relationships with community agencies, schools, healthcare providers, faith‑based groups and grassroots partners.
• Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers and local EFNEP staff.
• Collect, analyze, and report program data to demonstrate outcomes and impact.
• Coordinate Healthy Communities projects that improve access to nutritious foods and physical activity.

Required profile

• Baccalaureate degree in dietetics, nutrition, public health, food science or related field (GPA ≥ 2.5).
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Experience recruiting, training, and supervising volunteers; teaching and leadership development preferred.
• Ability to work with diverse audiences and community partners with minimal supervision.

Required skills

• Computer literacy and ability to use tablets, smartphones and other technology as teaching tools.
• Data collection, analysis and reporting capabilities.

What we offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package including retirement, multiple medical options, supplemental insurances, flexible benefits plan, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Professional development opportunities and potential educational leave.