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Job Title: Program Coordinator

Remote Opportunity - Candidate must reside in New Jersey!

About the Center for Health Equity & Wellbeing

The Center for Health Equity & Wellbeing is the officially designated, independent non-profit Public Health Institute (PHI) for New Jersey, tasked with improving health outcomes through equity-focused collaboration. It partners with state agencies, community organizations, and health providers to address social determinants of health, support workforce development, and address health disparities.

Job Overview

 The Program Coordinator, rHOZs (rural Health Opportunity Zones), plays a key operational and community[1]facing role in supporting the design, implementation, and day-to-day management of CHEW-NJPHI’s rural place-based initiatives. Reporting to the Program Manager, HOZs, this role supports stakeholder engagement, logistics, data collection, and program execution across multiple rural communities. The Coordinator ensures that activities are well-organized, responsive to community needs, and aligned with CHEW’s equity-centered, data-informed approach. This is an ideal role for a detail-oriented, mission-driven professional who thrives at the intersection of community engagement and program operations.

As an integrated health organization, Acenda values the use of evidence-based practice or EBP's.

Responsibilities:

Program Coordination and Implementation

• Support implementation of rHOZ initiatives across designated rural communities
• Coordinate timelines, deliverables, and program activities across the 9 month project cycle
• Maintain program workplans, trackers, and documentation
• Assist with mini RFA processes, including application logistics and communication

Community Engagement and Stakeholder Support

• Coordinate and support community convenings, listening sessions, and stakeholder meetings
• Maintain relationships with community based organizations, local leaders, and partners
• Ensure inclusive and accessible engagement that centers resident voice
• Track participation and support follow up communications

Logistics and Operations

• Manage scheduling, meeting coordination, and event logistics for virtual and in person activities
• Prepare materials, agendas, and summaries for meetings and convenings
• Support vendor coordination and subcontractor logistics as needed

Data Collection and Reporting

• Support collection of community input, program metrics, and activity tracking
• Maintain organized records of engagement activities and outputs
• Assist in preparing reports, dashboards, and updates for internal and external stakeholders

Technical Assistance and Capacity Building Support

• Assist in coordinating technical assistance for funded organizations
• Track requests, participation, and outcomes
• Support learning collaboratives and peer exchange opportunities

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in public health, healthcare administration, or a related field is required.
• Three years’ experience working in public health or a related field. A master’s degree can substitute for two years of work experience. Must have experience with local, state, or federal public health programs.

Preferred:

• A Master’s degree in public health or a related field is preferred.

• Familiarity with New Jersey’s public health ecosystem, particularly rural NJ, is a plus

Additional Information:

• Base Rate: $65,000
• Bilingual-Spanish differential: $3,120 added to base rate

What we provide: 

• An Innovative culture that encourages you to grow and learn with the agency 

• Mission-driven core 

• Health, Vision and Dental coverage for you and your family 

• 401(k) with 100% employer match on the first 5% of comp 

• Generous time-off 

• Life Insurance 

• Flexible Spending Accounts 

• Employee Assistance Program 

• Year-end bonuses 

Acenda Integrated Health and The Center for Health Equity and Wellbeing are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

Department/Program

New Jersey Public Health Institute (NJPHI)