%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EThe Center for Active WV at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a (Remote) Part-Time WV Food is Medicine Coalition Director.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EAbout the Opportunity%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EThe 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.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EThe 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.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EThe 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.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EWe 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%5C:%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EPaid holidays (%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https%5C://talentandculture.wvu.edu/benefits-and-compensation/holiday-schedule%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EStaff holiday calendar%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E)%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EAnnual leave (vacation) days per year%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ESick 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)%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EWVU offers a range of %3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https%5C://talentandculture.wvu.edu/benefits-and-compensation/insurance-plans%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3Ehealth insurance and other benefits%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E (this position is a benefits-eligible, staff position)%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E401(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.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EWellness programs%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhat You%27ll Do%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ECoalition Coordination and Member Engagement%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ECoordinate the day-to-day activities of the WV Food Is Medicine Coalition.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EServe as a primary point of contact for Coalition members.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ESupport recruitment, engagement, and retention of Coalition members.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EIdentify opportunities for members to collaborate, share resources, and align efforts.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EEnsure that Coalition members have clear information about priorities, activities, decisions, and opportunities for participation.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EProvide leadership in strengthening Coalition governance, clarifying roles and decision-making processes, and ensuring that member engagement supports the Coalition’s strategic direction.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EMeetings, Facilitation, and Follow-Through%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ESupport Coalition meetings, workgroups, committees, and other convenings.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EDevelop meeting agendas in collaboration with Coalition leadership and Steering Committee members.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EPrepare meeting materials and ensure timely distribution of information.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EDocument key decisions, action items, responsibilities, and timelines.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ETrack follow-up activities and help Coalition members maintain momentum between meetings.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EAttend 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%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ERepresent 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.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EStrategic Planning and Implementation%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ESupport the Coalition in developing, implementing, and periodically evaluating strategic priorities.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ESupport workgroup and committee activities to ensure alignment with overall Coalition priorities.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ESupport the development and implementation of statewide Food Is Medicine initiatives and partnerships.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ELead the translation of Coalition strategic priorities into annual work plans, measurable objectives, and implementation timelines in collaboration with the Steering Committee and workgroups.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EIdentify emerging opportunities, policy and systems barriers, and risks affecting Food Is Medicine implementation in West Virginia; recommend strategic responses to Coalition leadership.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ECommunication and Information Sharing%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EDevelop and maintain consistent communication with Coalition members%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EPrepare newsletters, announcements, meeting summaries, updates, and other Coalition communications.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EMaintain Coalition contact lists, calendars, shared resources, and other organizational systems.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ESupport development and maintenance of the Coalition’s website, social media, or other communication platforms, as applicable.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EShare relevant research, policy developments, funding opportunities, resources,%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ELead coordinated advocacy and policy engagement efforts consistent with Coalition priorities, including preparing policy recommendations and aligning partner communications when appropriate.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EGrant, Funding, and Resource Development Support%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EAssist Coalition leadership and partners in identifying funding opportunities that advance Coalition priorities.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ESupport development of grant applications, reports, budgets, and other funding materials as assigned.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ECoordinate information and contributions from Coalition members for collaborative funding opportunities.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ETrack Coalition-funded activities, deliverables, and reporting requirements.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EHelp identify opportunities to align and leverage existing resources across sectors.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EDevelop 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.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EEvaluation, Impact, and Continuous Improvement%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EEstablish, 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.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EThe Director will work closely with%5C:%3C/span%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ECoalition leadership and Steering Committee%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ECoalition members and workgroups%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ECoalition Consultants%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPay Grade%5C: 17%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWork Hours%5C: 20 Hours%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E %3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EThe Center for Active WV at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a (Remote) Part-Time WV Food is Medicine Coalition Director.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EAbout the Opportunity%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EThe 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.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EThe 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.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EThe 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.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EWe 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%5C:%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EPaid holidays (%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https%5C://talentandculture.wvu.edu/benefits-and-compensation/holiday-schedule%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EStaff holiday calendar%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E)%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EAnnual leave (vacation) days per year%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ESick 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)%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EWVU offers a range of %3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https%5C://talentandculture.wvu.edu/benefits-and-compensation/insurance-plans%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3Ehealth insurance and other benefits%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E (this position is a benefits-eligible, staff position)%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E401(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.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EWellness programs%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhat You%27ll Do%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ECoalition Coordination and Member Engagement%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ECoordinate the day-to-day activities of the WV Food Is Medicine Coalition.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EServe as a primary point of contact for Coalition members.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ESupport recruitment, engagement, and retention of Coalition members.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EIdentify opportunities for members to collaborate, share resources, and align efforts.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EEnsure that Coalition members have clear information about priorities, activities, decisions, and opportunities for participation.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EProvide leadership in strengthening Coalition governance, clarifying roles and decision-making processes, and ensuring that member engagement supports the Coalition’s strategic direction.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EMeetings, Facilitation, and Follow-Through%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ESupport Coalition meetings, workgroups, committees, and other convenings.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EDevelop meeting agendas in collaboration with Coalition leadership and Steering Committee members.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EPrepare meeting materials and ensure timely distribution of information.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EDocument key decisions, action items, responsibilities, and timelines.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ETrack follow-up activities and help Coalition members maintain momentum between meetings.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EAttend 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%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ERepresent 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.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EStrategic Planning and Implementation%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ESupport the Coalition in developing, implementing, and periodically evaluating strategic priorities.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ESupport workgroup and committee activities to ensure alignment with overall Coalition priorities.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ESupport the development and implementation of statewide Food Is Medicine initiatives and partnerships.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ELead the translation of Coalition strategic priorities into annual work plans, measurable objectives, and implementation timelines in collaboration with the Steering Committee and workgroups.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EIdentify emerging opportunities, policy and systems barriers, and risks affecting Food Is Medicine implementation in West Virginia; recommend strategic responses to Coalition leadership.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ECommunication and Information Sharing%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EDevelop and maintain consistent communication with Coalition members%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EPrepare newsletters, announcements, meeting summaries, updates, and other Coalition communications.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EMaintain Coalition contact lists, calendars, shared resources, and other organizational systems.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ESupport development and maintenance of the Coalition’s website, social media, or other communication platforms, as applicable.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EShare relevant research, policy developments, funding opportunities, resources,%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ELead coordinated advocacy and policy engagement efforts consistent with Coalition priorities, including preparing policy recommendations and aligning partner communications when appropriate.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EGrant, Funding, and Resource Development Support%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EAssist Coalition leadership and partners in identifying funding opportunities that advance Coalition priorities.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ESupport development of grant applications, reports, budgets, and other funding materials as assigned.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ECoordinate information and contributions from Coalition members for collaborative funding opportunities.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ETrack Coalition-funded activities, deliverables, and reporting requirements.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EHelp identify opportunities to align and leverage existing resources across sectors.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EDevelop 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.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EEvaluation, Impact, and Continuous Improvement%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EEstablish, 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.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EThe Director will work closely with%5C:%3C/span%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ECoalition leadership and Steering Committee%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ECoalition members and workgroups%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ECoalition Consultants%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPay Grade%5C: 17%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWork Hours%5C: 20 Hours%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E
- 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
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.
- 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
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.
West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.
From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.
At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values — service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation — unite us as Mountaineers.
Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.
West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.
West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.
From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.
At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values — service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation — unite us as Mountaineers.
Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.
West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.
