Program Coordinator I (Nutrition)

Health Research, Inc. • Riverview, MI

3d • $86,019 - $86,019 • Hybrid

About The Position

Health Research, Inc. is seeking a Program Coordinator I (Nutrition). This position will serve as a key resource for providing nutrition information for the State Physical Activity and Nutrition Program in the Bureau of Community Chronic Disease Prevention, New York State Department of Health. The incumbent will share knowledge, knowledge and guidance to the team of public health professionals who collectively address nutrition and physical activity through policy, systems, and environmental changes. Duties will include providing guidance to contractors and partners on fruit and vegetable voucher incentive and produce prescription programs, food service guidelines in worksites and community settings, and healthy food standards. Additionally, the incumbent will provide oversight to funded nutrition programs and contractors to ensure objectives are being met and contribute to the nutrition-related aspects of the New York State Prevention Agenda as well as other statewide reports.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, dietetics or a related field and three years of experience in program coordination; OR an Associate’s degree’s in a related field and five years of such experience; OR seven years of such experience.
• At least one year of the experience must have included supervision of staff and/or program management.
• A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience.
• Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.
• Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
• The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire.

Nice To Haves

• Current CDR (Commission on Dietetic Registration) Registered Dietitian.
• At least three years of experience in food procurement and/or fruit and vegetable voucher incentive and produce prescription programs or closely related experience.
• Demonstrated experience administering and implementing community-based initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience providing training/technical assistance.
• Demonstrated experience writing professional communications (i.e., letters, reports, agendas, summaries); excellent organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated experience with meeting planning and facilitation.
• Knowledge of, or experience with, State/Federal contracts.

Responsibilities

• Providing guidance to contractors and partners on fruit and vegetable voucher incentive and produce prescription programs, food service guidelines in worksites and community settings, and healthy food standards.
• Providing oversight to funded nutrition programs and contractors to ensure objectives are being met
• Contributing to the nutrition-related aspects of the New York State Prevention Agenda as well as other statewide reports.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance - Several comprehensive health insurance plans to choose from
• Flexible benefit accounts - Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit
• Generous paid time off - Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave
• Tuition support - Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities
• Retirement Benefits - HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan. HRI provides a postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses
• Employee Assistance Program - Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level