Job Summary

The University of Ilinois UI Health Healthy Start- Office of Community Engagement is seeking a full-time Community Affairs Specialist I (Nutrition Peer Educator) - Contract to join their team. Community Affairs Specialist I (Nutrition Peer Educator) are staff of the Chicago Partnership for Health Promotion (CPHP) at the University of Illinois at Chicago Office of Community Engagement. Nutrition Peer Educator (NPE) provide nutrition education and services in community-based settings as part of a U.S. Department of Agriculture-funded public health nutrition education program.

The work schedule for this position is from 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday-Friday.

Contract Location:

Shoesmith School

1330 E. 50th Street

Chicago, IL 60615

Essential Duties / Responsibilities

• Provides high quality, interactive nutrition education instruction to participants (eligible, lowincome families and individuals) in a variety of formats (series of group sessions, workshops) covering topics on basic nutrition, food buying practices, food safety, food budget management, physical activity, and other nutrition-related topics.
• Assists other UIC Chicago Partnership for Health Promotion staff in community-wide nutrition education programs.
• Serves as a liaison between UIC Chicago Partnership for Health Promotion and the community.
• Seeks additional service sites and program opportunities within the community.
• Assists community members to access and utilize the SNAP program and other available nutrition programs effectively and efficiently as consumers.
• Maintains accurate and timely records, including designated information on participants, and produces reports on all program activities as assigned.
• Participates as a team member with UIC Chicago Partnership for Health Promotion staff and community partners.
• Maintains professional competence through on-going trainings and professional development opportunities
• Responsible for the inventory process of all UIC Chicago Partnership for Health Promotion equipment that includes a check-out/in of all equipment, equipment is cleaned and in working condition for the next event.
• Works with Assistant Director, Community Nutrition Programs on database entry including site related
• Works in collaboration with other Nutrition Peer Educators, Intervention Coordinator, Health Education Specialist, program coordinators, and administrative staff on a daily basis.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of policy, system, and environmental strategies for designated intervention areas
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. 

Minimum Acceptable Qualifcations Required:

• High school graduation or equivalent
• Three years of experience in public contact with an agency or organization that is oriented toward community activities

Preferred Qualifications 

• Knowledge of low-income communities to recruit program participants. 
• Capability of both professional and personal interactions with a wide variety of health professionals in a culturally diverse environment.
• Multiple language skills are a plus. 
• Ability to teach research-based nutrition education in a variety of settings, using interactive teaching methods to low-income families.

To Apply: For fullest consideration, please fully complete an online application by clicking the Apply for Position button below.

Fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held.  Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections.

You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the document section of your online application.

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When completing your online application, please be sure to provide detailed information about your job knowledge and specific duties and responsibilities, as your qualifications for any Civil Service position will be primarily determined based on what is contained in the application. Dates of employment and if employed on a full or part time basis (including number of hours per week) must be indicated for each position held. Additional consideration will be given to supporting documentation i.e. resume, transcripts, licenses, and certifications so please be sure to attach all applicable documents.

For additional information regarding this position please contact mvalde5@uic.edu

If an application is not fully completed and submitted by the close date, the applicant/employee will not be considered for this position.

For fullest consideration, the above mentioned requirements must be submitted no later than 6/29/22.

We appreciate your interest in employment at the University of Illinois at Chicago. 

The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  

This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date

University of Illinois faculty, staff and students are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not able to receive the vaccine for medical or religious reasons, you may seek approval for an exemption in accordance with applicable University processes.

For classifications that require a degree as part of the minimum qualifications, a degree verification will be required before any offers of employment are extended.