WIC Project Manager

Overview

Organization Summary  
The Center for Nutrition & Health Impact (CNHI) is a nonprofit research institute providing expertise in measurement and evaluation to help develop, enhance and expand programs focused on healthy eating and active living, improving food security and healthy food access, promoting local food systems, while applying a health equity lens. With expertise in public health nutrition, CNHI is dedicated to building measurement strategies to assess the impact of innovative health-related programs. We work nationally and internationally, partnering with other nonprofits, academia, government and private foundations to conduct research, evaluation and scientific strategic planning. For more information about CNHI, please visit www.centerfornutrition.org.

Job Summary 
The Project Manager is a hybrid position encompassing both project management and research support tasks. This team member leads project management efforts across multiple small to medium scale projects to ensure on time completion and that projects stay within scope and budget. The Project Manager also contributes to measurement tool development, IRB submission, data collection and analysis efforts, and deliverable development.  The person hired for this specific opening will primarily serve as a Project Manager for CNHI’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) projects with potential support for other CNHI projects as needed.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead project management efforts to ensure all projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Support grant and RFP proposals by compiling supplementary materials and preparing, revising, and finalizing proposals.
• Review contracts to ensure alignment with workplans and project plans.
• Oversee project files including the creation, usage, organization, and archival of project folders and documents.
• Develop and manage project plans inclusive of project stages, tasks, assignments, and deadlines.
• Schedule, organize, and lead client and work team meetings; develop agendas, document notes, and oversee action items.
• Delegate tasks to work team members; provide direction, guidance, and feedback as necessary.
• Direct measurement tool development by leading planning sessions and reviewing all measurement tools.
• Oversee the IRB submission process by reviewing applications and providing feedback before submission.
• Support data collection by scheduling participant and site data collection meetings and collecting quantitative and qualitative data.
• Aid in the analysis of qualitative data when necessary by coding for themes.
• Direct the development of project deliverables by leading planning sessions, delegating assignments, writing report sections, developing deliverable drafts, reviewing branded deliverables, presenting deliverables to clients.
• Monitor relevant project materials such as iPads, recorders, and cameras to ensure proper assignment, use, and return.
• Meet with Associate Director on a regular basis to track project hours, budget, timelines, and workloads.
• Facilitate project close-out procedures by participating in close-out meetings and documenting lessons learned and best practices.
• Serve in a supervisory role, as assigned.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public health, nutrition, or related field.
• Three years of experience in a project management role; preferably in a research or evaluation capacity.
• Experience working on a large-scale health or nutrition-related program or project.
• Experience with and knowledge of WIC policies and practices preferred.
• Understanding of qualitative and quantitative methods including measurement development, data collection, and data analysis.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment; experience providing logistical support for multiple team members, including remote team members.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and virtual meeting platforms (e.g., Zoom).
• Strong analytic, problem solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; experience contributing to proposals and/or reports.
• Experience with client engagement and management.

Work Requirements

• Maintain a productive, comfortable, and distraction free remote work environment.
• Comply with the CNHI work schedule.
• Follow care and security standards for CNHI-issued equipment.
• Supply your own Internet connection, allowing for seamless communication for video conferencing.

Physical Requirements 


• The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Listed below are the physical requirements required while performing the duties of this job.
• The employee is regularly required to: stand; sit; talk; hear; use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard; and reach, stoop and/or kneel to install computer equipment for periods of time throughout the day.
• The employee must have the specific vision ability to complete close vision requirements due to computer work.
• The employee is required to be able to complete light to moderate lifting.

Salary $62,000-$69,000 (Level 1), $70,000-77,000 (Level 2), and $78,000-85,000 (Level 3). Commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits package provided.
Job Type This is a full-time, remote position.
Travel This position may include travel for client visits, conference attendance, other promotional or networking activities, and the annual all-staff retreat.
How to Apply To apply, please send a statement of interest and resume/CV to Leah Carpenter at  lcarpenter@centerfornutrition.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please mention any foreign language skills in your materials.

The Center for Nutrition & Health Impact is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.  

Tagged as: nutrition, public health, research, WIC