Assistant/Associate Extension Agent (Nutrition & Community Health)

The Assistant/Associate Extension Agent (Nutrition & Community Health) serves as a primary point of contact for nutrition programming in West Baton Rouge and Iberville parishes, focusing on chronic disease prevention and healthy lifestyle changes through Flavors of Health initiatives. The role involves developing and implementing nutrition education curricula, recruiting clientele, and facilitating community advisory committees to address local health needs. The incumbent will also disseminate research-based information and lead policy, environmental, and systems interventions to promote food security and physical activity.