Program Manager - Healthy Community Center

About the position

The Program Manager will report to and work closely with the Director of the Healthy Community Center to assist with overseeing and expanding the Healthy Community Center’s Nutrition, Wellness, and Youth programming. By developing, streamlining, and creating efficiencies with the long-term goal of advancing strategic initiatives of the Healthy Community Center; and participating in planning activities consistent with the vision, mission, and strategic goals of OSUWMC. This position will have oversight of the Senior Program Coordinators and provide support to the Healthy Community Center’s governance responsibilities, including but not limited to Healthy Community Center’s Advisory Board and community ‘Advisory Boards. As part of their responsibilities this person will cultivate and promote positive relationships with members of the Central Ohio Community and beyond. Ensure successful implementation of any outreach activities, innovative methods for program delivery, including technology-based solutions and hybrid in-person/virtual models. Supports the coordination of the Wexner Medical Center’s Health Equity and Healthy Community Center strategy. The Program Manager will support the Director of the Healthy Community Center in creating programmatic leadership and implementation across all three mission areas.

Responsibilities

• Assist with overseeing and expanding the Healthy Community Center’s Nutrition, Wellness, and Youth programming.
• Develop, streamline, and create efficiencies to advance strategic initiatives of the Healthy Community Center.
• Participate in planning activities consistent with the vision, mission, and strategic goals of OSUWMC.
• Provide oversight of the Senior Program Coordinators.
• Support the Healthy Community Center’s governance responsibilities, including the Advisory Board.
• Cultivate and promote positive relationships with members of the Central Ohio Community.
• Ensure successful implementation of outreach activities and innovative program delivery methods.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 4 years of relevant experience required.
• 4-8 years of relevant experience preferred in place-based settings, particularly within underserved or historically marginalized communities.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to foster partnerships and build trust with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated knowledge of principles of community engagement.
• Demonstrated skills in digital technology and ability to initiate and complete projects.
• Ability to learn new systems software.
• Independent and self-motivated.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced degree in relevant field may be desirable.
• Working knowledge of community organizing.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits packages including medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Tuition assistance for employees and their dependents.
• State or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.