Community Programs Coordinator

MaineGeneral Health•Waterville, ME

19h•Onsite

About The Position

MaineGeneral Health is a leading healthcare system committed to excellence, compassion, and collaboration in serving our patients, families, and communities. We are currently seeking a Community Programs Coordinator to join our dynamic Community Health Department supporting the Maine Nourish ME program. This full-time position will play a critical role in promoting the health and well-being of residents in central Maine through evidence-based nutrition education and public health interventions for youth and adults.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, Community/Public Health, health education, behavioral sciences or a related field.
2-4 years experience.
Experience with group facilitation and engaging youth and adults in health education sessions.
Experience with community centered public health interventions such as Food is Medicine.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) for reporting, creating presentations, and communication materials.
Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively engage diverse audiences and work collaboratively
Valid Maine driver's license and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading Cooking Matters programming
Prior experience with the SNAP-Ed program

Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations related to the delivery of evidence-based nutrition education programs and policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) change initiatives supporting the Nourish ME program.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with community partners to implement nutrition education programs and sustainable Food is Medicine (FIM) strategies.
Implement new program including relevant administration guidelines.
Present on Nourish ME program and implementation to internal and external stakeholders.
Deliver evidence-based nutrition education programs aligned with Nourish ME goals related to chronic disease prevention and management, such as Cooking Matters, and others to improve community health.
Implement evidence-based Food Is Medicine (FIM) public health approaches (farmers market vouchers, gleaning, school-based health strategies, etc.) aligned with Nourish ME goals.
Collaborate with team to support clinical referrals and enrollment into nutrition education programs.
Lead outreach efforts to increase awareness of and participation in nutrition education programs.
Ensure program delivery maintains fidelity while adapting appropriately to local community needs.
Ensure program implementation follows guidance as set by the Nourish ME program administrator, University of New England.
Monitor and manage assigned program budget, track budget expenditures and spending aligns with grant requirements and approved funding allocations.
Collaborate with finance staff to support accurate reporting.
Participate in training and meetings, both in-person and online.

Benefits

quality health, dental, and vision benefits
wellness programs and resources
industry-leading leave for new parents
generous earned time plan
Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household
Access the wages you’ve already earned before payday with Payactiv
Tuition Reimbursement
up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions
another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan
Three insurance plans are available to protect your family from the sudden loss of income in the event of your death, terminal illness or serious injury from accident.
short-term and long-term disability insurance