SHINE Program Manager
About The Position
North Central Health District is seeking a SHINE Program Manager to lead the CDC-funded Supporting Health Initiatives and Nurturing Equity (SHINE) Program. The program works to improve health, prevent chronic diseases, and reduce health disparities among residents at highest risk of chronic disease in Baldwin, Hancock, and Washington Counties. Its focus includes policy, systems, and environmental changes that support active living, access to healthy foods, and healthy habits for children aged 0–5 through Early Care and Education programs. SHINE uses a community-based participatory approach and collaborates with existing coalitions and partners. The Program Manager supervises staff and manages administrative and programmatic activities, develops partnerships, supports community coalitions, and ensures implementation of SHINE strategies. The role reports to the NCHD District Program Manager, based in Macon, GA. This is an in-person position based in Baldwin County; candidates must live within a reasonable commuting distance. Local travel using a personal vehicle is required. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend, holiday, or evening work for scheduled community events and engagement. The position is grant-funded and subject to the availability of grant funds; the current five-year grant cycle ends in September 2028.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.
- Five years of experience performing work related to the area of assignment, including two years in a managerial or supervisory role; alternatively, one year of experience at the lower-level Healthcare Program Consultant 3 (HCP092) or an equivalent position.
- Live within a reasonable commuting distance of Baldwin County.
- Use a personal vehicle for required local travel.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.
- Proven success as a team lead or supervisor.
- One or more years of experience working in community health programs focused on policy, systems, and environmental changes.
- First-hand experience working with community coalitions and community residents using a community-participatory approach.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Cultural sensitivity and a desire to work toward health equity.
- Ability to think and plan strategically.
- Flexibility and comfort with some ambiguity and methodical, long-term community work.
Responsibilities
- Supervise four employees; support, guide, and train staff; foster a collaborative and productive team climate; monitor progress toward goals; and evaluate staff performance.
- Build collaborative relationships with public health colleagues at county health departments and in relevant district programs.
- Build and maintain partnerships with community coalitions and work to strengthen their capacity and sustainability.
- Engage partners, especially populations at higher risk of chronic disease, in planning and conducting SHINE activities using a community-based participatory approach.
- Maintain relationships with community leaders and representatives of local government, Chambers of Commerce, schools, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and healthcare organizations.
- Identify potential partners and conduct activities to cultivate relationships and develop partnerships.
- Participate in community events to support partnership and collaboration.
- Participate in monthly technical assistance calls with the assigned CDC project officer and provide a written update in advance.
- Develop and implement annual SHINE workplans with staff input and support from the District Program Manager.
- Prepare annual budgets for submission to CDC in collaboration with the District Program Manager and District Administrator.
- Develop, execute, and monitor contracts with individuals and organizations providing subject matter expertise and capacity to implement SHINE strategies.
- Prepare and submit the annual performance report and application for continued funding to CDC in collaboration with the District Program Manager.
- Participate in CDC webinars, conference calls, site visits, and other technical assistance activities.
- Prepare and submit annual evaluation reports on performance measures, leveraged funds, and success stories in collaboration with external evaluation partners from Emory Prevention Research Center.
- Work with communications staff to develop, tailor, and distribute messages supporting SHINE strategies and submit annual success stories to CDC.
- Maintain detailed work records and help fulfill grant deliverables and reporting requirements.
- Seek additional funding sources with community partners to sustain SHINE strategies and initiatives.
- Develop community capacity in grant writing and program implementation.
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Training opportunities
- Health insurance
- Employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS)
- Deferred compensation
- 13 paid holidays
- Vacation and sick leave
- Paid parental leave
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Long-term care insurance
- Life insurance
- Physical activity breaks of up to 30 minutes per workday are authorized to support employee wellness.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
