Building Healthy Families Program Assistant

Overview

The Building Healthy Families Program Assistant supports the implementation and delivery of the Building Healthy Families program by assisting with nutrition education, family engagement activities, data collection, and program coordination. This position plays a key role in supporting group sessions, assisting families with program materials and activities, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations of the program. The Program Assistant works closely with the program coordinator, instructors, and community partners to create a welcoming, organized, and supportive learning environment for participating families.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of nutrition education, family wellness lessons, and hands-on learning activities as part of the Building Healthy Families curriculum.
• Support instructors during group sessions by preparing materials, setting up activities, and assisting participants as needed.
• Help coordinate program logistics, including attendance tracking, distribution of materials, incentive management, and session preparation.
• Assist with participant communication, including reminders, follow-ups, and coordination with families and community partners.
• Support data collection and basic evaluation activities, such as surveys, attendance records, and progress tracking.
• Maintain organized records related to program implementation, supplies, and reporting requirements.
• Assist with outreach and recruitment efforts in collaboration with community partners and program staff.
• Provide culturally responsive, strengths-based support to families participating in the program.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; coursework or training in public health, nutrition, education, human development, or a related field preferred.
• Experience working with children, youth, families, or community groups in educational or program settings.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and in team-based environments.
• Basic computer skills and ability to assist with data entry and record keeping.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in public health, nutrition, education, family studies, or a related field.
• Experience with family-based or youth wellness programming.
• Familiarity with community health education, SNAP-Ed, Extension, or similar outreach programs.
• Bilingual skills or experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse populations.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”

 

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

Based on Experience

ADA

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. This position requires moderate physical effort. Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position, including lifting up to 25 pounds, walking and standing

 

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

 

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

 

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women’s volleyball, three con