(Remote) Part-Time WV Food Is Medicine Coalition Director - Center for Active WV

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

About the Opportunity

The WV Food Is Medicine Coalition Director provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, partnership development, and organizational direction 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 WV Food Is Medicine Coalition brings together partners across West Virginia to advance the integration of nutrition-focused interventions into healthcare and related systems. Through collaboration, advocacy, evidence, and local leadership, the Coalition seeks to create a more connected Food Is Medicine ecosystem in which access to nutritious food is recognized as an important component of health and well-being. The Coalition's ultimate goal is a West Virginia where all people living with or at risk for food insecurity and chronic illness have reliable access to affordable, nutritious food that supports their health and well-being.

The position leads a collaborative, statewide network working to strengthen West Virginia's Food Is Medicine ecosystem, align cross-sector efforts, 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 strategic and collaborative leader who can translate shared priorities into actionable plans, guide multiple workstreams, build and sustain cross-sector partnerships, and support effective governance and accountability. The Director 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.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits at a pro-rated basis, including:

• 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

What You'll Do

• 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.
  • Provide leadership in strengthening Coalition governance, clarifying roles and decision-making processes, and ensuring that member engagement supports the Coalition's strategic direction.

• Meetings, Facilitation, and Follow-Through

  • Support Coalition meetings, workgroups, 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 other states
  • Represent the Coalition in statewide and national forums, cultivate relationships with Food Is Medicine leaders and decision-makers, and communicate the Coalition's priorities and opportunities for collaboration.

• 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.
  • Lead the translation of Coalition strategic priorities into annual work plans, measurable objectives, and implementation timelines in collaboration with the Steering Committee and workgroups.
  • Identify emerging opportunities, policy and systems barriers, and risks affecting Food Is Medicine implementation in West Virginia; recommend strategic responses to Coalition leadership.

• Communication and Information Sharing

  • Develop and maintain consistent communication with Coalition members
  • Prepare newsletters, announcements, meeting summaries, updates, and other Coalition communications.
  • Maintain Coalition contact lists, calendars, shared resources, and other organizational systems.
  • Support development and maintenance of the Coalition's website, social media, or other communication platforms, as applicable.
  • Share relevant research, policy developments, funding opportunities, resources,
  • Lead coordinated advocacy and policy engagement efforts consistent with Coalition priorities, including preparing policy recommendations and aligning partner communications when appropriate.

• Grant, Funding, and Resource Development Support

  • Assist Coalition leadership and partners in identifying funding opportunities that advance Coalition priorities.
  • Support development of grant applications, reports, budgets, and other funding materials as assigned.
  • Coordinate information and contributions from Coalition members for collaborative funding opportunities.
  • Track Coalition-funded activities, deliverables, and reporting requirements.
  • Help identify opportunities to align and leverage existing resources across sectors.
  • Develop and guide a sustainable resource-development strategy with Coalition leadership, including cultivation of funder relationships and alignment of funding opportunities with long-term Coalition priorities.

• Evaluation, Impact, and Continuous Improvement

  • Establish, in collaboration with Coalition partners, an approach for monitoring progress, documenting outcomes, assessing impact, and using findings to refine Coalition strategy and communicate value to members, funders, and decision-makers.
• The Director will work closely with:
  • Coalition leadership and Steering Committee
  • Coalition members and workgroups
  • Coalition Consultants

Pay Grade: 17

Work Hours: 20 Hours

• Master's degree in public health, healthcare administration, nutrition, social work, community development, nonprofit management, communications, public administration
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience involving:
  • Progressively responsible experience in coalition or program leadership, community engagement, public health, healthcare, nonprofit organizations, food systems, social services, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated experience coordinating projects, meetings, partnerships, or multi-stakeholder initiatives.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead strategic planning or implementation, manage cross-sector partnerships, and translate shared goals into measurable results.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with people and organizations from different sectors and backgrounds.
  • Proficiency with common office, virtual meeting, communication, and project-management technologies.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong and sustained engagement among Coalition members and partners.
• Clear progress toward Coalition strategic priorities.
• Completion of strategic work plans and measurable progress toward agreed-upon objectives, including timely identification and resolution of barriers.
• Effective coordination and follow-through on Coalition initiatives.
• Increased awareness and adoption of Food Is Medicine approaches across West Virginia.
• Effective documentation and communication of Coalition outcomes and impact.
• Transparent reporting and accountability to Coalition members, funders, and communities.

• Growth in strategic partnerships, policy engagement, and diversified resources that support the Coalition's long-term sustainability.

Core Competencies

• Organization and Project Management
  • Provides strategic and operational leadership across multiple workstreams; establishes priorities, allocates effort, manages competing demands, and builds systems that promote clarity, accountability, and follow-through.
• Communication
  • Communicates clearly and respectfully with diverse audiences. Can facilitate productive conversations, manage competing perspectives, and help groups move from discussion to action.
  • West Virginia Community Knowledge
  • Demonstrates an understanding of West Virginia's communities, institutions, resources, challenges, and opportunities, or the ability and willingness to develop that understanding quickly.
• Adaptability and Initiative
  • Works independently and collaboratively, anticipates emerging needs, exercises sound judgment, initiates solutions, and keeps Coalition leadership and partners informed of progress, risks, and decisions.
• Accountability and Transparency
  • Follows through on commitments, communicates openly about progress and challenges, maintains accurate records, and supports clear reporting to Coalition partners and the communities served.
    

The WV Food Is Medicine Coalition Director is expected to model the Coalition's values in all aspects of the work and ensure that they inform strategic decisions, partnerships, and organizational practices:

• Collaboration and Respect - Build relationships across differences and create space for productive disagreement and shared learning.
• Equity - Prioritize people and communities facing the greatest barriers to nutritious food and good health.
• Accountability and Transparency - Establish clear expectations, communicate openly, measure meaningful outcomes, and remain accountable to Coalition partners and the communities the Coalition exists to serve.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in or across healthcare, public health, nutrition, food systems, agriculture, social services, or community development.
• Knowledge of Food Is Medicine approaches, including medically tailored meals, produce prescriptions, nutrition security, or other nutrition-focused interventions.
• Experience with coalition management, collective impact, or cross-sector partnerships.
• Experience in policy advocacy, fund development, evaluation, organizational strategy, or leading a statewide or multi-stakeholder initiative.
• Familiarity with West Virginia's healthcare, food, agricultural, and social service systems.

• Valid Driver's License

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