Remote) Part-Time WV Food Is Medicine Coalition Program Specialist - Center WV

The Center for Active WV at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a (Remote) Part-Time WV Food is Medicine Coalition Coordinator.

The WV Food Is Medicine Coalition Program Specialist provides the day-to-day coordination, communication, and organizational support necessary to advance the Coalition’s mission of improving health outcomes and reducing healthcare costs through the sustained integration of nutrition-focused interventions into West Virginia’s healthcare system.

The position supports a collaborative, statewide network working to strengthen West Virginia’s Food Is Medicine ecosystem and expand equitable access to nutritious food as part of health and healthcare. While statewide in scope, this position will make concerted effort to engage counties served by the CDC High Obesity Program grant.

The ideal candidate is a skilled project manager and administrator facilitator who can manage multiple projects across different work streams, communicate effectively across sectors and support the Coalition’s Steering Committee and broader membership. The Program Specialist should understand and value West Virginia’s communities, local leadership, and existing resources and approach the position with humility, respect, transparency, and a commitment to health equity.

• Paid holidays (Staff holiday calendar)
• Annual leave (vacation) days per year
• Sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits (this position is a benefits-eligible, staff position)
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.
• Wellness programs

• Coalition Coordination and Member Engagement
  • Coordinate the day-to-day activities of the WV Food Is Medicine Coalition.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for Coalition members.
  • Support recruitment, engagement, and retention of Coalition members.
  • Identify opportunities for members to collaborate, share resources, and align efforts.
  • Ensure that Coalition members have clear information about priorities, activities, decisions, and opportunities for participation.
• Meetings, Facilitation, and Follow-Through
  • Support Coalition meetings, work groups, committees, and other convenings.
  • Develop meeting agendas in collaboration with Coalition leadership and Steering Committee members.
  • Prepare meeting materials and ensure timely distribution of information.
  • Document key decisions, action items, responsibilities, and timelines.
  • Track follow-up activities and help Coalition members maintain momentum between meetings.
  • Attend in person coalition conferences/retreats, tabling events in WV as well as occasional out-of-state travel to attend conferences and/or networking events with FIM counterparts or experts from others states
• Strategic Planning and Implementation
  • Support the Coalition in developing, implementing, and periodically evaluating strategic priorities.
  • Support workgroup and committee activities to ensure alignment with overall Coalition priorities.
  • Support the development and implementation of statewide Food Is Medicine initiatives and partnerships.
• Communication and Information Sharing
  • Develop and maintain consistent communication with Coalition members
  • Prepare…