Program Coordinator

Acenda Health

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Coordinator, rHOZs (rural Health Opportunity Zones), plays a key operational and community-facing role in supporting the design, implementation, and day-to-day management of CHEW-NJPHI’s rural place-based initiatives. This role reports to the Program Manager, HOZs, and supports stakeholder engagement, logistics, data collection, and program execution across multiple rural communities. The Coordinator ensures that activities are well-organized, responsive to community needs, and aligned with CHEW’s equity-centered, data-informed approach. This is an ideal role for a detail-oriented, mission-driven professional who thrives at the intersection of community engagement and program operations. Acenda, as an integrated health organization, values the use of evidence-based practices (EBPs). The Center for Health Equity & Wellbeing (CHEW) is the independent non-profit Public Health Institute (PHI) for New Jersey, focused on improving health outcomes through equity-focused collaboration, partnering with state agencies, community organizations, and health providers to address social determinants of health, support workforce development, and address health disparities.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in public health, healthcare administration, or a related field is required
Three years’ experience working in public health or a related field
A master’s degree can substitute for two years of work experience
Must have experience with local, state, or federal public health programs

Nice To Haves

A Master’s degree in public health or a related field is preferred
Familiarity with New Jersey’s public health ecosystem, particularly rural NJ, is a plus

Responsibilities

Support implementation of rHOZ initiatives across designated rural communities
Coordinate timelines, deliverables, and program activities across the 9 month project cycle
Maintain program workplans, trackers, and documentation
Assist with mini RFA processes, including application logistics and communication
Coordinate and support community convenings, listening sessions, and stakeholder meetings
Maintain relationships with community based organizations, local leaders, and partners
Ensure inclusive and accessible engagement that centers resident voice
Track participation and support follow up communications
Manage scheduling, meeting coordination, and event logistics for virtual and in person activities
Prepare materials, agendas, and summaries for meetings and convenings
Support vendor coordination and subcontractor logistics as needed
Support collection of community input, program metrics, and activity tracking
Maintain organized records of engagement activities and outputs
Assist in preparing reports, dashboards, and updates for internal and external stakeholders
Assist in coordinating technical assistance for funded organizations
Track requests, participation, and outcomes
Support learning collaboratives and peer exchange opportunities