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Job Title: Fruit and Vegetable
Incentive Coordinator
Organization:
Fund for Public Health in New York - NYC Department of
Health and Mental Hygiene – Division of Prevention and Primary
Care
Position
Reports to: Health Bucks Project Manager, Bureau of
Chronic Disease Prevention and Tobacco Control
The Fund for Public Health in New York, Inc.
(FPHNY) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is dedicated
to the advancement of the health and well-being of all New
Yorkers. To this end, in partnership with the New York City
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), FPHNY
implements programs to address pressing public health needs,
fosters private sector support to enhance health and health
care, and helps educate the public regarding the protection of
individual, family and community health.
The Fund for Public Health in New York seeks
a Fruit and Vegetable Incentive Coordinator,
funded through a federal grant to help expand the Health
Bucks program. Health Bucks – $2 coupons redeemable for fruits
and vegetables at all New York City farmers’ markets – is the
nation’s largest city-operated farmers’ market incentive program
and is a practice-tested intervention for addressing obesity in
low-income communities. Health Bucks are distributed as a SNAP
incentive at more than 120 farmers’ markets and through
nutrition programming at more than 350 community-based
organizations each summer and fall.
This position will be housed within the
Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention and Tobacco Control, which
is in the DOHMH Division of Prevention and Primary Care. The
bureau spearheads programs and initiatives to reduce the burden
of chronic diseases and to address the underlying risk factors
that lead to them, such as poor nutrition, physical inactivity
and tobacco use. The Bureau promotes healthful environment and
systems changes in the food and physical environment and
develops programs that promote physical activity, healthy eating
and smoking cessation. The Bureau also develops innovative
strategies to convey critical health messages to the public.
This position is funded through March 31, 2020; position is
contingent upon availability of federal funding and successful
annual reapplication for funding. Award expected in April
2016.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Fruit and Vegetable Incentive Coordinator
will be responsible for expanding the Health Bucks program to
increase the affordability of fresh, locally-grown fruits and
vegetables for low-income New Yorkers.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
·
Expand and coordinate
distribution and tracking of Health Bucks coupons to farmers’
markets to include year round distribution.
·
Support farmers’ market
operators in efficient and accurate distribution of coupons
ensuring they are reaching SNAP participants.
·
Coordinate implementation
of a pharmacy-based fruit and vegetable prescription pilot
program for SNAP participants.
·
Coordinate implementation
of a fruit and vegetable incentive pilot program for SNAP
participants at healthy retail stores.
·
Support evaluation
efforts related to Health Bucks and fruit and vegetable
incentives.
·
Coordinate with the Fund
for Public Health regarding grant requirements including
reporting, spending, setting up and monitoring contracts and
ensuring program is meeting grant deliverables.
·
Coordinate and assist
with program evaluation.
·
Assist with development
of marketing campaign to promote the program.
·
Serve as the
representative of DOHMH in meetings, give presentations, and
develop a wide range of written materials.
·
Take responsibility for
day-to-day operations of the project including tracking progress
and spending.
·
Perform other duties as
assigned, including data entry, coordinating meetings, and
supervising interns
QUALIFICATIONS:
·
Master’s degree with a specialization in an appropriate
field of physical, biological, environmental or social
science, nutrition or public health
·
3-5 years of full-time
professional, technical or evaluation experience in one or more
of the following fields:
program coordination, community
outreach, and/or administration
·
Willingness to travel
throughout the 5 boroughs of NYC and occasionally work on
weekends as needed
PREFERRED SKILLS:
·
Experience with
coordinating farmers market-based nutrition programming, working
in multi-cultural settings with diverse populations
·
Knowledgeable about
community food security and health equity issues in New York
City
·
Superior writing skills
and the ability to communicate effectively
·
Excellent attention to
detail, organizational skills, and follow through
·
Ability to be work
independently, be flexible, and handle changing workload with
multiple projects and changing priorities
·
Expertise in Microsoft
Office programs (Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
FPHNY offers a comprehensive benefits
package. The salary range for this position is commensurate with
experience and is dependent upon experience and salary history.
TO APPLY:
To apply, send resume and cover letter to
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with “Fruit and Vegetable Incentive Coordinator _your
name” in the subject line.
PLEASE NOTE:
The
Fund for Public Health in New York, Inc., is an Equal
Opportunity Employer and encourages a diverse pool of
candidates to apply.
Nicole Andersen, MS, RD
Health Bucks Project Manager
Healthy Eating Unit
Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention and
Tobacco Control
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Gotham Center
42-09 28th Street
11th Floor, CN 46, 11-109
Queens, NY 11101
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