Program Coordinator

The Heartland Marketplace; Missouri; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Sick leave

17 paid holidays

Job summary

The Bollinger County Health Center seeks a Program Coordinator for the Building Communities for Better Health initiative to coordinate community-based chronic disease prevention with local partners.

The role focuses on engaging residents, supporting a multi-sector coalition, and advancing health through policy, systems, and environmental approaches, with occasional travel and evening/weekend hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health, health education, health promotion, or a closely related field.
• Ability to engage community members and collaborate with partners.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate prevention efforts related to tobacco/vaping, physical activity, healthy eating and other health risks.
• Manage BCBH grant planning, implementation, reporting and documentation.
• Support a multi-sector community coalition and engage residents through outreach and listening sessions.
• Collaborate with community partners on policy, systems and environmental initiatives.
• Provide health education and represent the health department at community events and meetings.
• Occasional overnight travel and evening/weekend work required.

Skills

Community engagement

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health or related field

Job description

Program Coordinator - Bollinger County Health Center

Bollinger County Health Center is seeking a motivated, community-focused professional to serve as Program Coordinator for the Building Communities for Better Health (BCBH) initiative. This position coordinates community-based chronic disease prevention efforts and works with local partners to promote healthier living.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate prevention efforts related to tobacco/vaping, physical activity, healthy eating and other health risks.


• Manage BCBH grant planning, implementation, reporting and documentation.


• Support a multi-sector community coalition and engage residents through outreach and listening sessions.


• Collaborate with community partners on policy, systems and environmental initiatives.


• Provide health education and represent the health department at community events and meetings.


• Occasional overnight travel and evening/weekend work required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health, health education, health promotion, or a closely related field.


• Ability to engage community members and collaborate with partners.


• Strong communication and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with community-based programs, coalition work, or grant-funded projects.


• Familiarity with policy, systems, and environmental approaches to health.

Benefits

Full-time, 40 hours/week. Competitive benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, retirement, paid vacation and sick leave, and 17 paid holidays.

An equal opportunity affirmative action employer.

Services provided on a nondiscriminatory basis.