Coordinator, MS Delta Programs

Coordinator, MS Delta Programs

Remote, Full-Time Partnership for a Healthier America

PHA Mission: To transform the food landscape in pursuit of health equity.

Organizational Background: Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) is the premier national nonprofit transforming the food supply in pursuit of food and health equity. Founded in 2010 in coordination with Former First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! Initiative, PHA seeks partnerships that have the greatest impact on reducing health disparities and develops evidence-based, scalable approaches that drive equity-focused, systemic changes across entire sectors. Over ten years, we have partnered with more than 500 corporations, convenience store chains, hospitals, early childhood education centers, food banks, and SNAP-Ed implementing agencies, among others, in pursuit of our vision that every family, no matter their zip code, has affordable access to good and nutritious food.

Alongside the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health, we have made a commitment to add 100 million servings of vegetables, fruits, and beans to the marketplace by 2025. We have made significant progress towards that goal, providing 34 million servings to-date through evidence-based programs such as Good Food for All, Healthy Hunger Relief, Pass the Love, and Veggies Early and Often, and far-reaching corporate partnerships throughout the country.

Position Summary: Since 2020, PHA has been linking community health to economic development in the Mississippi Delta. We help locally-grown produce find its way into local kitchens, onto families’ tables, and demonstrate a healthier way to live fully and joyfully in the Delta. One of the cornerstones of our work is Rootswell, a community social marketing brand developed by PHA and local stakeholders that taps into creativity and collaboration to shift the paradigm of food apartheid to an inclusive food system. Together in Rootswell, we believe in a just food system for all and that food is the foundation of health. We believe that if you want to change something, get creative, and that community grows with the right tools. Today, we plant a seed. Tomorrow, we feast. Learn more about it at Rootswell.org.

PHA is seeking a Coordinator, MS Delta Programs to join the local PHA MS Delta Team, someone who shares our vision and is eager to contribute creatively to our mission. This role is vital to ensuring the success of community programs and communicating that success through strategic marketing and communication. The Coordinator will play a key role in program management, collecting data and stories, and managing media. Responsibilities will include supporting various initiatives, such as revitalizing a neighborhood market, providing technical assistance and logistics for community health efforts, advancing nutrition security through direct service programs, and highlighting the stories of local leadership and innovation in the Delta and beyond. The ideal candidate is a passionate, tech-savvy community builder with a strong commitment to food justice and fostering community connections.

Key Responsibilities:

Good Food for All programming:

● Collaborate with the Director of MS Delta Programs to organize and represent PHA at community events, program partners, and vendor relations;

● Regularly communicate with program partners, program participants and area vendors, keep project records up-to-date in Salesforce, Asana, Mailchimp;

● Connect partners to resources as guided from PHA and MS Delta Team and record progress/achievements;

● Monitor and respond to comments, messages, and inquiries across social media platforms in a timely and professional manner.

Program Data & Story Collection:

● Collect and support the assessment of program data, including on site data collection, in collaboration with the Senior Director of Impact and Evaluation;

● Capture program progress through photos, videos, and interviews of partners and participants that are web-ready and documented;

● Collaborate with PHA’s Social Media Manager to execute Rootswell social media campaigns, gather metrics for grant and stakeholder reporting needs;

● Monitor partner progress and work to create greater efficiencies in program operations, community activities, and participant engagement.

Rootswell Media Management:

● Serve as the primary point of contact for local creative contractors, managing the flow of content and ensuring regular posts across platforms (blogs, emails, videos, photos, etc.) in collaboration with the Social Media Manager;

● Develop and manage content for Facebook and Instagram using a social media calendar that aligns with the Rootswell brand assets and strategy to promote food and health equity opportunities to partners and participants;

● Enhance the visibility and success of partners (farmers, markets, organizations, schools) both online and in-person by leveraging relationships and promoting them through Rootswell’s digital channels and brand assets;

● Collaborate with PHA’s graphic designer to create promotional materials for community events, campaigns, initiatives for public interface.

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

● Bachelor’s degree in a liberal arts, social sciences, or related field with strong interest in community development;

● Minimum of 1-3years in the fields of community organizing, storytelling, digital marketing or communications;

● Based in the MS Delta and able to travel via personal vehicle with travel reimbursement; ● Social media savvy with keen interest in community engagement;

● Strong written and verbal communication skills;

● Basic graphic design skills including experience using tools like Canva to create engaging content and promotional material;

● Experience in community organizing, building relationships, event planning, and social media campaign execution; and

● Strong organizational skills with the ability to work in a team environment and collaborate on multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.

Reporting Structure: The Coordinator, MS Delta Programs reports to the Director of MS Delta Programs and collaborates closely with the Manager, Social Media and a local consultant. This teamis a part of the PHA Programs Department.

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $50,000 to $60,000, commensurate with experience. Partnership for a Healthier America has a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance, dental insurance, 401K with an employer match, paid vacation and sick leave, paid time off during the last week of the calendar year, 12 paid Federal holidays, and the ability to work remotely full time.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, please send a resume and cover letter to jobs@ahealthieramerica.org with “Coordinator, MS Delta Programs" in the title.

The Partnership for a Healthier America is an Equal Opportunity Employer PHA is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. To this end, PHA ensures equal opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, lawful alien status, physical, mental, and medical disability, veteran status or liability for service in the United States Armed Forces.