Part Time Research Assistant - Family And Community Medicine

Penn State Golf Courses

Hershey, Pennsylvania, US
Hybrid
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Foundational nutrition knowledge
Passion for health equity and food access
The role supports community-engaged Food as Medicine and SNAP-Ed initiatives aimed at improving health through culturally appropriate food access

Job Summary

  • The role supports community-engaged Food as Medicine and SNAP-Ed initiatives aimed at improving health through culturally appropriate food access.
  • Responsibilities include delivering nutrition education sessions, cooking demonstrations, and garden-based programming in diverse community settings.
  • Candidates must be passionate about health equity and capable of collecting and reporting evaluation data to assess program impact.

Matching Summary

The role supports community-engaged Food as Medicine and SNAP-Ed initiatives aimed at improving health through culturally appropriate food access.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Foundational nutrition knowledge
  • Passion for health equity and food access
  • Reliable transportation for local travel
  • Ability to work in varied community settings

Nice-to-have

  • Fluency in Spanish language
  • Experience with SNAP-Ed programs
  • Background in gardening or garden-based education
  • Experience with data management tools like REDCap
  • Adaptable and energetic team player

Key Requirements

  • Must pass PA State Police Criminal Background Check
  • Must pass PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
  • Must pass Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check

Work Rights

Not specified

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