(Remote) Part-Time WV Food Is Medicine Coalition Program Specialist - Center for Active WV

The Center for Active WV at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a (Remote) Part-Time WV Food is Medicine Coalition Coordinator.

About the Opportunity

The WV Food Is Medicine Coalition Program Specialist provides the day-to-day coordination, communication, and organizational support necessary to advance the Coalition's mission of improving health outcomes and reducing healthcare costs through the sustained integration of nutrition-focused interventions into West Virginia's healthcare system.
The position supports a collaborative, statewide network working to strengthen West Virginia's Food Is Medicine ecosystem and expand equitable access to nutritious food as part of health and healthcare. While statewide in scope, this position will make concerted effort to engage counties served by the CDC High Obesity Program grant.

The ideal candidate is a skilled project manager and administrator facilitator who can manage multiple projects across different workstreams, communicate effectively across sectors and support the Coalition's Steering Committee and broader membership. The Program Specialist should understand and value West Virginia's communities, local leadership, and existing resources and approach the position with humility, respect, transparency, and a commitment to health equity.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits at a pro-rated basis, including:

• Paid holidays (Staff holiday calendar)

• Annual leave (vacation) days per year

• Sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)

• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits (this position is a benefits-eligible, staff position)

• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.

• Wellness programs

What You'll Do

1. Coalition Coordination and Member Engagement
   1. Coordinate the day-to-day activities of the WV Food Is Medicine Coalition.
   2. Serve as a primary point of contact for Coalition members.
   3. Support recruitment, engagement, and retention of Coalition members.
   4. Identify opportunities for members to collaborate, share resources, and align efforts.
   5. Ensure that Coalition members have clear information about priorities, activities, decisions, and opportunities for participation.
2. Meetings, Facilitation, and Follow-Through
   1. Support Coalition meetings, workgroups, committees, and other convenings.
   2. Develop meeting agendas in collaboration with Coalition leadership and Steering Committee members.
   3. Prepare meeting materials and ensure timely distribution of information.
   4. Document key decisions, action items, responsibilities, and timelines.
   5. Track follow-up activities and help Coalition members maintain momentum between meetings.
   6. Attend in person coalition conferences/retreats, tabling events in WV as well as occasional out-of-state travel to attend conferences and/or networking events with FIM counterparts or experts from others states
3. Strategic Planning and Implementation
   1. Support the Coalition in developing, implementing, and periodically evaluating strategic priorities.
   2. Support workgroup and committee activities to ensure alignment with overall Coalition priorities.
   3. Support the development and implementation of statewide Food Is Medicine initiatives and partnerships.
4. Communication and Information Sharing
   1. Develop and maintain consistent communication with Coalition members
   2. Prepare newsletters, announcements, meeting summaries, updates, and other Coalition communications.
   3. Maintain Coalition contact lists, calendars, shared resources, and other organizational systems.
   4. Support development and maintenance of the Coalition's website, social media, or other communication platforms, as applicable.
   5. Share relevant research, policy developments, funding opportunities, resources,
5. Grant, Funding, and Resource Development Support
   1. Assist Coalition leadership and partners in identifying funding opportunities that advance Coalition priorities.
   2. Support development of grant applications, reports, budgets, and other funding materials as assigned.
   3. Coordinate information and contributions from Coalition members for collaborative funding opportunities.
   4. Track Coalition-funded activities, deliverables, and reporting requirements.
   5. Help identify opportunities to align and leverage existing resources across sectors

Pay Grade: 16

Work Hours: 20 Hours

• Master's degree in public health, healthcare administration, nutrition, social work, community development, nonprofit management, communications, public administration, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience involving:
  • Experience in coalition coordination, community engagement, public health, healthcare, nonprofit organizations, food systems, social services, or a related field.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Demonstrated experience coordinating projects, meetings, partnerships, or multi-stakeholder initiatives.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong organizational and time-management skills.
* Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with people and organizations from different sectors and backgrounds.
* Proficiency with common office, virtual meeting, communication, and project-management technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in or across healthcare, public health, nutrition, food systems, agriculture, social services, or community development.
• Knowledge of Food Is Medicine approaches, including medically tailored meals, produce prescriptions, nutrition security, or other nutrition-focused interventions.
• Experience with coalition management, collective impact, or cross-sector partnerships.
• Familiarity with West Virginia's healthcare, food, agricultural, and social service systems.

• Valid Driver's License

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.