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West Virginia University is hiring a Part-Time WV Food Is Medicine Coalition Program Specialist to handle daily coordination, communication, and administration for the WV Food Is…
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West Virginia University is hiring a Part-Time WV Food Is Medicine Coalition Program Specialist to handle daily coordination, communication, and administration for the WV Food Is Medicine Coalition. This position is remote and operates at 20 hours per week under Pay Grade 16. The coalition unites a statewide network aiming to better health outcomes and lower healthcare expenditures by embedding nutrition-centered interventions into the healthcare system of West Virginia, with…
Job Description
West Virginia University is hiring a Part-Time WV Food Is Medicine Coalition Program Specialist to handle daily coordination, communication, and administration for the WV Food Is Medicine Coalition. This position is remote and operates at 20 hours per week under Pay Grade 16. The coalition unites a statewide network aiming to better health outcomes and lower healthcare expenditures by embedding nutrition-centered interventions into the healthcare system of West Virginia, with focused outreach in counties supported by the CDC High Obesity Program grant. The ideal candidate is an administrative facilitator and project manager capable of juggling multiple workstreams, engaging diverse sectors, and supporting both the Steering Committee and general membership.
West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values equity, health, and work-life balance. Employees receive prorated benefits including paid holidays, annual leave, sick days, health insurance, a 401(a) retirement savings plan with a 6% employee contribution match, and wellness programs.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily activities and serve as a main point of contact for the WV Food Is Medicine Coalition
- Recruit, engage, and retain coalition members while fostering collaboration and resource sharing
- Support meetings, workgroups, and committees by drafting agendas, preparing materials, documenting decisions, and tracking action items
- Attend in-person coalition conferences, retreats, tabling events within West Virginia, and occasional out-of-state networking events
- Assist in developing, executing, and evaluating strategic priorities and statewide food is medicine initiatives
- Create and distribute newsletters, meeting summaries, announcements, and maintain contact lists and digital communication channels
- Identify funding opportunities, assist with grant applications, track deliverables, and coordinate member contributions for collaborative funding
Requirements
- Hold a Master's degree in healthcare administration, public health, nutrition, social work, community development, nonprofit management, communications, public administration, or a related field, or possess equivalent relevant experience
- Possess a minimum of one year of experience in coalition coordination, community engagement, public health, healthcare, nonprofit organizations, food systems, social services, or a related field
- Demonstrate experience in coordinating projects, partnerships, meetings, or multi-stakeholder initiatives
- Demonstrate strong verbal, written, organizational, and time-management skills
- Show the ability to collaborate effectively with individuals and groups across various sectors and backgrounds
- Display proficiency in standard office software, virtual meeting tools, communication software, and project-management technology
- Hold a valid driver's license
Qualifications
- Experience working within or across healthcare, public health, nutrition, food systems, agriculture, social services, or community development
- Knowledge of Food Is Medicine strategies such as medically tailored meals, produce prescriptions, and nutrition security
- Experience in coalition management, collective impact, or cross-sector partnerships
- Familiarity with the agricultural, food, healthcare, and social service systems of West Virginia
Core Skills
Benefits
- Prorated paid holidays
- Prorated annual leave vacation days
- Prorated sick days for personal illness, family care, or medical appointments
- Health insurance coverage
- 401(a) retirement savings plan with a 6% employee contribution match
- Retirement health insurance benefits and income options
- Access to wellness programs
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this position remote?
Yes, the posting explicitly states that the role is remote, though it requires attending in-person coalition conferences, retreats, and tabling events in West Virginia, along with occasional out-of-state travel.
What are the working hours for this role?
This is a part-time position scheduled for 20 hours per week.
What educational background is required?
Applicants must have a Master's degree in public health, healthcare administration, nutrition, social work, community development, nonprofit management, communications, public administration, or a related field, though equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.
Does the posting state the salary for this position?
No, the salary is not stated in the job posting, though it notes the role is classified at Pay Grade 16.
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