Regional Program Coordinator- West Virginia

About the role

HealthCorps is a national non-profit organization committed to improving lives by addressing health challenges in communities through programming that includes innovative and engaging experiences for teens in education, leadership, and service learning. We empower teens to become change agents within their families, schools and neighborhoods. Our program is grounded in the understanding that limited access to health education can lead to a lifetime of social, emotional and physical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Train, deploy, and supervise near peer college mentors from area universities to help deliver HealthCorps' proven program in local middle and high schools, including health promoting events such as the Teens Make Health Happen Club, campus activities, and community events.
• Collaborate with local universities, community partners, schools and district staff to ensure effective delivery of health and wellness programming across 10–20 school sites.
• Support the recruitment, application, training, onboarding, and ongoing oversight of near-peer mentors leading in-school program delivery.
• Research the health inequities the community faces and measure impact by reporting and tracking work.
• Support successful delivery of HealthCorps' program activities and health promoting events across the community throughout the school year, including mentor scheduling, supply procurement, and other program logistics.
• Directly deliver the HealthCorps program in school and community settings, including teaching lessons and hosting educational events.
• Develop and promote HealthCorps initiatives through social media and events, including Instagram, TikTok, stakeholder reports, and communications that allow students to shine.
• Prioritize health and wellness daily and work to ensure that health is accessible for all.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred or Associate's degree/equivalent years of experience in a related field.
• Recent college graduate with a passion and commitment to the health, education and service fields.
• Self-starter, organized, detail-oriented and creative individual.
• Experience with, or interest in, serving as a mentor to teens and building and cultivating relationships.
• Passion for addressing health disparities in a community and/or educational setting.

Skills

• Excellent written, verbal and personable social skills.
• Open to balancing multiple tasks and priorities effectively in a fast-changing environment.
• Excited and willing to implement new and dynamic programs.
• Maintain a growth mindset, striving to improve professionally and personally.
• Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate, collaborate and connect with people with various backgrounds, identities, positions, and experiences.
• Commitment to raising one's cultural consciousness and challenging oppressive practices on an interpersonal and institutional level.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bilingual a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to travel distances of up to 100 miles within the greater Charleston, West Virginia region.
• Available to travel for annual staff training and company retreat 1–2 times a year.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) to relax, recharge, and take care of what matters most.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance to keep you and your family healthy.
• Life Insurance coverage for added peace of mind.
• A 401(k) with company match to help you plan for the future.
• Additional ancillary benefits tailored to fit your lifestyle and needs.
• HealthCorps proudly recognizes and observes most federal holidays.

Pay

The hourly compensation rate is $20.00. The hourly compensation for the role depends on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience and location.

Schedule

This is an entry-level full-time hourly position. Position may require some afternoon or evening hours. Anticipate occasional overnight travel throughout the year.

You will be a remote employee but must be located within the greater Charleston, West Virginia region, have a valid driver's license and your own vehicle for frequent travel to area schools and universities. You will be expected to travel regularly to our program sites across the region.