Careers

University of Illinois Extension is a statewide network of professionals dedicated to creating local community impact and statewide transformation. We do this by translating research and knowledge into practical programs for Illinois residents. Our programs target youth and adults, individuals and families, as well as business owners and community leaders.

Our staffing needs are diverse, but we often have openings for those with an interest in education, agriculture, environmental stewardship, foods and nutrition, and community development. And we are always on the lookout for those individuals gifted in office administration, program planning, IT, and communications! 

To view all openings for permanent positions with Illinois Extension, visit the University of Illinois Academic Job Board

Current Openings

Community Outreach Worker - Tazewell SNAP-Ed, Pekin, IL

FEBRUARY 2024, The Community Outreach Worker will work with local residents (adults and youth) identified for SNAP-Ed programming to provide basic nutrition, food safety, physical activity, and food budgeting education for low-income individuals. The intent of this program is to work in collaboration with SNAP eligible families to provide educational services, information and skills that empower families to make positive changes for their health.

This person will conduct basic nutrition, food safety, physical activity and food budgeting programs for intended population at organizations/agencies within the target community as outlined in the SNAP-Ed plan. This may include leading active cooking demonstrations and leading basic physical activity demonstrations for adult and youth audiences.

This position will focus on programs in Tazewell County and will work collaboratively with the unit-wide SNAP-Ed team in Fulton, Mason, and Peoria counties.

Job details - go.illinois.edu/ExtJobOpening

Online application - jobs.illinois.edu