Coordinator of Policy, Systems, and Environmental Change Initiatives for Nutrition Security
Job Description
The Coordinator of Policy, Systems, and Environmental Change Initiatives for Nutrition Security position is a Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) Family Nutrition Program (FNP) position within SNAP-Ed. The Coordinator will collaboratively provide coordination in planning, developing, executing, and evaluating nutrition security initiatives led by SNAP-Ed Extension Agents in Virginia. Given the role of the food environment in shaping individuals' and communities' nutrition security, a central goal of Virginia SNAP-Ed is improving the availability and accessibility of affordable, culturally appropriate, and nutritious foods among SNAP-eligible families and communities. This position will report directly to the Program Manager of Policy, Systems, and Environmental Change Initiatives with input from the FNP Director.
Specialty areas: nutrition security, food access and availability, food security, networking, collaboration.
Required Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree in community nutrition, public health, leadership studies, social work, community planning, or other relevant field
- Experience working collaboratively with individuals and organizations that promote nutrition security among health disparate audiences and individuals living in poverty, such as food pantries, food banks, farmers markets, and/or SNAP-authorized retailers
- Experience developing, executing, and evaluating strategic plans and/or community-based programs
- Flexibility, adaptability, and team-oriented mindset and ability to work independently
- Excellent oral (presentation) and written communication skills to support collaborations within VCE FNP and with other organizations
- Knowledge and use of computer technology for programming and management
Preferred Qualifications
- A master's degree in community nutrition, public health, leadership studies, social work, community planning, or other relevant field
- Experience with Cooperative Extension
- Experience leading or delivering train-the-trainer programs
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Commensurate with Experience and Qualifications
Review Date
October 27, 2022
Additional Information
Must have a driver's license check.
Must have an acceptable and safe driving record.
Must have reliable transportation.
10% travel (mostly day, some overnight).
Telework permitted 1-2 days per week.
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
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