Regional Program Coordinator- West Virginia
About The Position
HealthCorps is seeking a creative, friendly, self-starter to implement an innovative community-wide wellness program in Charleston, West Virginia. This role empowers teens to make healthier choices for themselves and their families, serving as a catalyst for sustainable change and promoting improved health and wellness within schools and the broader communities. The Regional Program Coordinator will train, deploy, and supervise near-peer college mentors from area universities to help deliver HealthCorps' proven program, which includes health-promoting events like the Teens Make Health Happen Club, campus activities, and community events. Additionally, the coordinator will engage with community stakeholders, including school, district, and university staff, as well as strategic program partners, student wellness officers, and local alumni, to build a network focused on improving community health and wellness.
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 personable social skills.
- Ability to balance 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 and own vehicle for frequent travel.
- Ability to travel distances of up to 100 miles within the greater Charleston, West Virginia region.
- Available to travel for annual staff training and company retreat 1-2 times a year.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
- Contingent upon a clearance of a background investigation and/or reference check.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual a plus.
Responsibilities
- 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 community health inequities and measure program impact by reporting and tracking work.
- Support the successful delivery of HealthCorps' program activities and health-promoting events across the community throughout the school year, including mentor scheduling and supply procurement.
- Directly deliver the HealthCorps program in school and community settings, including teaching lessons and hosting educational events.
- Support the development and promotion of HealthCorps initiatives through social media (Instagram, TikTok, etc.) and stakeholder reports and communications.
- Prioritize health and wellness daily and work to ensure health is accessible for all.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance coverage
- A 401(k) with company match
- Additional ancillary benefits
- Recognition and observance of most federal holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
