Community Wellness Coordinator(Benton/Jasper/Newton)

The NEP Community Wellness Coordinator (CWC) will help improve nutrition and health in limited-resource communities statewide by concentrating on NEP’s five focus areas: diet quality, physical activity, food security, food safety and food resource management. The CWC will help a community plan, create and implement nutrition and health initiatives. 

***This position is located in Benton/Jasper/Newton counties***

Required:

• Bachelor's degree required in Dietetics/Nutrition, Public Health, Health and Human Sciences or related field.  
• 1 year of experience in public health and wellness, health promotion and/or community education/development 
• Professional and respectful communication style both orally and in writing.
• Organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in an environment that combines independent action and teamwork with colleagues and external organizations.
• Experience delivering evidence-based programs in a community setting via in-person or virtual delivery methods.
• Knowledge of basic educational methods.
• Experience using online collaboration technologies such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Webex.
• Knowledge of social media (such as Facebook, Twitter, etc.) to market and deliver educational programming.
• Computer skills
• Active participation in web-based communication and training, competent keyboarding, high level of comfort with development of documents, spreadsheets, presentations, web-based communications and marketing materials.  
• Able to effectively use Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Ability to comply with reporting and budgetary requirements and financial guidelines.
• Ability to plan and maintain a flexible work schedule/ including regular evening and weekend work to meet time demands and/or special needs of program participants.
• Proven abilities to foster a work environment respectful of cultural, socioeconomic, ideological, and other kinds of diversity.
• Ability to effectively communicate/teach program specific material to a diversity of audiences.
• Strong and creative communication, leadership, mentoring, teamwork and group process skills.
• Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle with required liability insurance to be utilized for frequent travel within Indiana and infrequent travel outside Indiana.

Preferred: 

• Master's degree 

Additional Information: 

• Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position   
• A background check will be required for employment in this position 
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime) 
• Retirement Eligibility:  Defined Contribution Waiting Period 
• Purdue University is an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply 
• Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days