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HOP Senior Program/Project Support Coordinator - New Madrid County

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Salary: $53,976 – $60,000 per year

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University of Missouri (MU) Office of Extension and Engagement - Health and Human Sciences Department

Job Description

MU TITLE: Senior Program/Project Support Coordinator

LOCATION: Coverage of New Madrid, Scott and Mississippi Counties - New Madrid, MO

The University of Missouri (MU) Office of Extension and Engagement’s distinct land-grant mission is to improve lives, communities, and economies by producing relevant, reliable, and responsive educational strategies throughout Missouri. Our dedicated and knowledgeable faculty and staff collaborate with researchers and community leaders to develop and deliver programs that address the needs of Missourians including: educational attainment; environmental concerns; community, economic, business and workforce development; global food systems; and health systems. For more information about MU Extension and Engagement, please visit https://extension.missouri.edu .

MU Extension's Health & Human Sciences program provides research based educational programs on nutrition, food safety and preservation, exercise, health, housing, parenting, senior living, and personal finance.

POSITION OVERVIEW

This full-time position is responsible for performing coordination for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention High Obesity Program (HOP) with the University of Missouri Extension. This position will work directly with local coalitions, community leaders, technical assistance providers, faculty within Health & Human Sciences Extension, and other interested parties to implement policy, system, and environmental changes related to improving healthy food access, increasing active transportation plans and policies, and improving farm to early care and education activities in accordance with HOP guidelines. This position will assist in collecting impact data and assembling reports, including press releases, peer reviewed journal articles and conference presentations. Successful candidate will be able to work independently as well as within a team, operate with minimal guidance, and be a self-directed learner who is flexible and adaptable to changing environments.

This position is 100% grant-funded and is contingent on the continued availability of grant funds.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
  • Serve as local project coordinator for the CDC HOP program, including coordinating logistics for community trainings and meetings, partner communication, and community outreach. (30%)

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