Program Coordinator - Full time- Goldberg Center- DC

Children's National Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 58,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Program Coordinator for an innovative initiative aimed at addressing food insecurity and promoting health equity. This role involves managing program operations, overseeing participant experiences, and ensuring effective communication with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and project management skills, along with a passion for community health and nutrition. Join a team committed to making a positive impact on families in the Washington, D.C. area while enjoying the flexibility of a fully remote position.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in program administration in academic or medical settings.
• Strong interest in nutrition, health equity, and community programs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily program operations and ensure smooth communication.
• Track referrals, recruitment, and data collection for the program.

Skills

Compassionate Communication

Customer Service

Problem-solving

Research Skills

Project Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Word

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Brief Program Description – About The Family Lifestyle Program

Children’s National’s Family Lifestyle Produce Prescription intervention (FLiPRx) aims to address food insecurity and diet-related chronic disease among families with children in the Washington, D.C. region. The program reduces health disparities by removing barriers to healthy, high-quality food and providing education on nutrition, culinary skills, and stress management. We are seeking a program coordinator to assist with the delivery and evaluation of this produce prescription initiative.

Program Coordinator Desired Qualifications and Duties

The Family Lifestyle Program is looking for a full-time, benefits-eligible, fully remote Program Coordinator to manage our research team, oversee daily program operations related to participant experience and communication with external partners. The Coordinator will provide administrative and program support to plan, implement, and coordinate programs, events, and educational activities, as well as manage policies and office operations.

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will have a genuine interest in nutrition, health equity, community-based programs, and chronic disease prevention, along with:

• Strong, compassionate communication skills with patients and families
• Commitment to excellent customer service
• Active problem-solving skills with timely follow-up and team communication
• Research skills (quantitative and/or qualitative) with a desire to contribute to scholarly projects
• Strong project management skills

Duties

The Program Coordinator will be responsible for:

• Supervising daily program operations
• Communicating with PIs, research assistants, participants, and external partners to ensure smooth operations
• Contributing to regular reports for stakeholders
• Tracking referrals, recruitment, enrollment, and data collection
• Monitoring intervention delivery and troubleshooting operational issues

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED required.

Minimum Work Experience

At least 3 years of experience in program administration involving academic, medical, or research activities.

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Experience with department budget and personnel management
• Computer skills: Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint

Functional Accountabilities

Safety

• Speak up about unsafe behavior
• Validate and verify information for decisions
• Pause when uncertain and resolve issues
• Communicate clearly and timely
• Promote safety for all
• Attend to details, practicing Stop, Think, Act, Review

Operational Oversight

• Manage administrative tasks based on workload and resources
• Participate in divisional operations and systems
• Recommend and develop new processes
• Train and mentor staff
• Maintain employee records

Budget Management

• Assist in budget development, monitoring, and reconciliation
• Provide data for management decisions

Meetings and Committees

• Coordinate activities, prepare documents, draft minutes
• Manage correspondence and filing

Administrative Support

• Serve as liaison internally and externally
• Prepare documents, support project management
• Update website, maintain mailing lists, coordinate schedules

Organizational Accountabilities

Commitment to customer needs, teamwork, performance improvement, cost management, and safety are essential.

Location and Work Details

Primary location: Washington, D.C., at CN Hospital (Main Campus)

Job type: Non-Clinical Professional, Regular, Day shift (9am-5pm, Mon-Fri)

Salary range: $57,200 annually