Part Time Research Support Assistant - Family & Community Medicine - Remote

Overview

The Penn State College of Medicine is seeking a part-time Research Support Assistant to work on Food as Medicine initiatives, engaging with diverse communities in nutrition education.

In Short

• Part-time position with up to 24 hours per week.
• Coordinate and execute SNAP Ed and community nutrition education programs.
• Deliver in-person or virtual nutrition education and cooking demonstrations.
• Identify new program delivery sites and maintain community relationships.
• Strong interpersonal skills required for diverse populations.
• Experience in delivering education programs and evaluating outcomes.
• Assist in developing educational materials using tools like Word and Canva.
• Familiarity with social media platforms is necessary.
• Reliable transportation for community site travel is required.
• Spanish language fluency is a significant plus.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field.
• Experience in community engagement and outreach.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow recipes and prepare food for site visits.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Successful completion of background checks required.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a dynamic interdisciplinary research team.
• Engagement in meaningful community service.
• Flexible working hours.
• Supportive work environment promoting diversity and inclusion.