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TITLE: Program Services Coordinator
REPORTS TO: State Director
LOCATION: Casper, WY
REASON FOR OPENING: Replacement
POSITION PURPOSE:
To conduct March of Dimes health education programs and legislative activities in Wyoming. The position seeks to raise public awareness of the March of Dimes mission and programs and to educate on the causes and prevention of birth defects. To develop and implement informational, educational, emotionally supportive and inspirational March of Dimes (MOD) programs to families of NICU babies. Some evening or weekend work may be required and relocation funding is NOT available.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Grant Writing and interacting with the state legislature and working with volunteers
- Support specific March of Dimes educational activities through the coordination and facilitation of public health education programs.
- Plan, implement, and maintain records for public education services/activities provided by the chapter. These can include but are not limited to worksite education, school health education (K-12, college, graduate level) information and referral, and presentations in community based organizations.
- Youth activities – use Chain Reaction Members for school based education.
- Recruit, train, and manage volunteers that enhance implementation of specific programs.
- Develop and implement programs developed for NICU Family Support® and utilize evaluation tools to assess effectiveness and success of programs.
- Maintain close and frequent working relationships with MOD staff and volunteers in state, regional, and national offices regarding program implementation.
- Complete reports for state, regional and national offices.
- Participate in MOD fundraising, media, and publicity efforts and events.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
- Experience working with coalitions, healthcare agencies, government and community groups
- Grant writing and knowledge of computers
- A passion for helping families
- Willingness to travel across the state
- Experience creating and evaluating MCH programs
- Understanding of the legislative and regulatory process
- The ability to work with diverse communities
- Excellent organizational, analytical, writing and verbal skills
- College degree required, Masters is preferred
Kim Summerall, Wyoming State Director
March of Dimes
800 Werner Court, Suite 321
Casper, WY 82601
Fax: 307.266.6791
E-mail: ksummerall@marchofdimes.com
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