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Program Coordinator for CHAMPS (Coaching Healthy Eating and Movement Program)

Job Type:Project (Fixed Term)

Job Description:

KCU's Score 1 for Health is a preventive health program that provides free, in-school health screenings for elementary-aged children in the greatest need, including urban core and low-income families from under-resourced neighborhoods. Click here to learn more about Score 1 for Health: https://www.kansascity.edu/programs/clinical-experience/score-1-for-health

The responsibilities of the CHAMPS Program Coordinator are to coordinate program activities; contribute to program planning; maintain communication with stakeholders; serve as a point of contact for questions; and provide additional resources as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Coordinates and maintains participation in the program
  • Serves as a liaison with physicians, community agencies, and participating families – representing Score as part of outreach efforts
  • Report program highlights, progress, potential and existing challenges as related to the program
  • Evaluate and analyze the program under the supervision of the Director
  • Contribute to and support the development of funding proposals if available/appropriate
  • Contribute to Score 1 publications
  • Coordinate internal and external communications with community partners, schools and medical providers
  • Create and maintain schedule of program activities
  • Perform other duties as assigned or directed to meet the goals and objectives of the organization
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition Science, Dietetics, Foods and Nutrition, Food Service Management or related degree. Equivalent years of experience may substitute for education
  • 2 years of experience in providing nutrition counseling to school-aged children
  • Minimum of one year experience working with children with childhood obesity
  • One year experience working with low-income, multi-cultural families preferred and highly desirable
  • Excellent communication (oral/written) and interpersonal skills required
  • Bilingual in Spanish preferred
  • Demonstrated computer ability, including proficiency in working with databases
Questions? Call Tosha at 417-208-0757 or email tcunningham@kansascity.edu

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