Regional Program Coordinator- West Virginia

HealthCorps•Charleston, WV

5d•Remote

About The Position

HealthCorps is a national non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of youth by addressing health challenges through innovative programming focused on education, leadership, and service learning. The organization empowers teens to become change agents within their families, schools, and neighborhoods, recognizing that limited health education can lead to lifelong challenges. HealthCorps values its mission, innovation, people, collaboration, and fostering an inclusive environment that respects diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred or Associate's degree/equivalent years of experience in a related field.
Recent college graduate with a passion and commitment to the health, education and service fields.
A self-starter, organized, detail-oriented and creative individual.
Experience with, or interest in, serving as a mentor to teens and building and cultivating relationships.
Passion for addressing health disparities in a community and/or educational setting.
Excellent written, verbal and all around personable social skills.
Open to balancing multiple tasks and priorities effectively in a fast-changing environment.
Excited and willing to implement new and dynamic programs.
Maintain a growth mindset, striving to improve professionally and personally.
Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate, collaborate and connect with people with various backgrounds, identities, positions, and experiences.
Commitment to raising one’s cultural consciousness and challenging oppressive practices on an interpersonal and institutional level.
Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite.
Must be located within the greater Charleston, West Virginia region.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must have your own vehicle for frequent travel to area schools and universities.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

Train, deploy, and supervise near peer college mentors from area universities to help deliver HealthCorps' proven program in local middle and high schools.
Engage current and potential community stakeholders, including school, district, and university staff as well as strategic program partners, student wellness officers, and local alumni to develop a network of individuals and organizations with the common goal of improving the health and wellness of the community.
Collaborate with local universities, community partners, schools and district staff to ensure effective delivery of health and wellness programming across 10 – 20 school sites.
Support the recruitment, application, training, onboarding, and ongoing oversight of near-peer mentors leading in-school program delivery.
Research the health inequities the community you serve are facing and then measure your impact by reporting and tracking work.
Support successful delivery of HealthCorps’ program activities and health promoting events across your community throughout the school year. This includes mentor scheduling, supply procurement, and other program logistics.
Directly deliver the HealthCorps program in school and community settings, including teaching lessons, hosting educational events, and more.
Support the development and promotion of HealthCorps initiatives through social media and HealthCorps events.
Contribute to social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, etc.) as well as stakeholder reports and communications.
Prioritize health and wellness daily and work to ensure that health is accessible for all.