Regional Program Coordinator- West Virginia

Summary

HealthCorps is a national nonprofit organization focused on improving youth health and wellness through education, leadership, and service-learning programs. The Regional Program Coordinator will implement community-wide wellness programming, supervise near-peer mentors, build partnerships, assess community needs, and support health education delivery across schools and community settings.

Responsibilities

• Train, deploy, and supervise near peer college mentors from area universities to help deliver HealthCorps' proven program in local middle and high schools. The program consists of health promoting events including our Teens Make Health Happen Club, health promoting campus activities, and community events
• 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
• Develop Strong Relationships. Along with your Regional Program Manager, you will collaborate with local universities, community partners, schools and district staff to ensure effective delivery of health and wellness programming across 10 – 20 school sites
• Build and Lead a Team. You will support the recruitment, application, training, onboarding, and ongoing oversight of near-peer mentors leading in-school program delivery
• Assess Your Community’s Needs and Progress. You will research the health inequities the community you serve are facing and then measure your impact by reporting and tracking work
• Support Delivery of Health Education Program. You’ll 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
• Direct Program Delivery. You will often be called upon to directly deliver the HealthCorps program in school and community settings, including teaching lessons, hosting educational events, and more
• Share and Make Aware. You’ll lean-in to your creative side to support the development and promotion of HealthCorps initiatives through social media and HealthCorps events. You will support and help contribute to social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, etc.) as well as stakeholder reports and communications that allow your students to shine
• Commit to the HealthCorps Mission. You will prioritize health and wellness daily and ultimately work to ensure that health is accessible for all. Your spark to serve will leave a lasting, positive impact on your community

Skills

• 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
• You will be a remote employee but must be located within the greater Charleston, West Virginia region, have a valid driver's license and your own vehicle for frequent travel to area schools and universities
• You will be expected to travel regularly to our program sites across the region
• Position may require some afternoon or evening hours
• Anticipate occasional overnight travel throughout the year
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• 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
• Bilingual a plus
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 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
• You will be a remote employee but must be located within the greater Charleston, West Virginia region, have a valid driver's license and your own vehicle for frequent travel to area schools and universities
• You will be expected to travel regularly to our program sites across the region
• Position may require some afternoon or evening hours
• Anticipate occasional overnight travel throughout the year
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• 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

Nice to Haves

• Bilingual a plus
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) to relax, recharge, and take care of what matters most
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance to keep you and your family healthy
• Life Insurance coverage for added peace of mind
• A 401(k) with company match to help you plan for the future
• Additional ancillary benefits tailored to fit your lifestyle and needs
• HealthCorps proudly recognizes and observes most federal holidays