Food and Nutrition Project Coordinator (ARPA)

Harris County Public Health has earned the 2023 Best Place for Working Parents Business Designation.

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About Harris County Public Health :

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 700 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.

Position Overview :

The Food & Nutrition Coordinator will support the management and implementation of new project initiatives centered around food distribution infrastructure within Harris County. The coordinator is responsible for working with each awarded vendor to achieve their key performance indicators and execute deliverables. The incumbent is also responsible for collecting and distributing progress reports and presentations to Harris County Office of Administration and Executive Leadership. A successful candidate must exhibit strong administrative skills, project management experience, and be solution driven.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Responsible for the coordination, management, and programmatic alignment of the vendors selected through the competitive RFP process
• Plays a significant role in long-term planning, project status reporting, and ensuring that the vendors, and their associated programs, align with the focus area, HCPH, and County goals
• Manage invoices, budget, and finances of each awarded vendor through duration of the project
• Identify best practice recommendations for program improvement strategies
• Prepare and present reports to ARPA Project Management Office and Executive Leadership
• Requires regular administrative maintenance to ensure compliance with ARPA federal regulation and United States Treasury

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

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Core Competencies : Organizational Leadership

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Innovation

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Communication

NOTE : Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation, but ONLY the information stated on the application will be used for consideration.

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Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

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