Food for Life Program Coordinator - Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine

Position Overview: Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit working to promote plant-based diets and ethical research is seeking a program coordinator with a bachelor's degree and a minimum of five years of relevant work experience to help coordinate the Food for Life (FFL) nutrition and cooking class program. The program coordinator will foster successful engagement with FFL instructors and institutions, coordinate program operations, and ensure that participants experience the greatest impact from the classes.

About the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine

Industry: Non-profit organization

The Physicians Committee's Mission and Vision: The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is dedicated to saving and improving human and animal lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research. Our vision is to create a healthier world in which health and compassion are central values in science and medicine.

The Physicians Committee's Values:

• Compassion: We encourage compassion for people and animals.
• Health: We promote good health through good nutrition. We practice what we preach by having a vegan office environment, ongoing nutrition education, and a culture that supports health and wellness.
• Truth: We base our recommendations on evidence, not on biases or what is commonly accepted.
• Professionalism: We hold our work to the highest standards, down to the last detail. This shows up in our scientific publications, our campaign work, and our public communications, and also in our appearance, our work ethic, how we keep our workspaces and take care of our resources, our focus on professional development, and the courtesies we extend to others.
• Action: We speak out against unhealthful, dangerous, and unethical practices. We push limits and persevere.
• Innovation: We bring new approaches to solving problems and continually seek ways to be more effective. We are not afraid to take risks.
• Urgency: Our problems are urgent, and so are our responses. We stay alert to issues that need our attention and stay in close touch with one another and with our members and partners so we're able to take immediate action whenever necessary.
• Dedication: This is a cause, not just a job. We go the extra mile to bring about a healthier, more compassionate world.
• Collaboration: Working together, everyone achieves more. We collaborate with each other, with our members, and with other organizations.
• Positivity: We approach our work with optimism. We plan with the end in mind and envision success.

Location: Washington, D.C.

Organization-Size: Approximately 100 employees.

Employee Benefits: Primary health and financial benefits:

• Health insurance with 100% of the deductible and 75% of the premium paid by the Physicians Committee for full-time employees.
• Dental insurance available at a group discount.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with matching contribution of $0.50 per dollar up to 6% of salary.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses which allows paying for some expenses on a pre-tax basis.
• Pre-tax purchase of Metro fare.
• Long-term disability income protection insurance and life insurance fully paid for by the Physicians Committee.
• 20 days of paid time off to start plus 14 paid holidays.

Learn More About thePhysicians Committee: We invite you to visit our website at PCRM.org or our YouTube channel.

About the Role

Position Title/Job Function: Food for Life Program Coordinator

Position Objective: Promote plant-based diets through strategic programs, foremost being the Food for Life (FFL) nutrition and cooking class program. The coordinator will work in partnership with the team to foster successful FFL instructor and institution engagement, support, and retention throughout their cycle of involvement with PCRM from their program training through their delivery of FFL courses. The role oversees the design and implementation of processes and resources to optimize FFL class participants' experience for the greatest impact of the program.

About the Nutrition Team: Over the past three decades, the Physicians Committee's nutrition department has achieved many important successes. We have contributed to the elimination of the "meat group" in federal nutrition guidelines, carried out clinical research studies that have revolutionized the treatment of diabetes, and provided the scientific foundation for the health benefits of plant-based diets. We aim to propel continued progress through direct patient care, nutrition education, and advocacy.

Essential Functions:

• Form a comprehensive understanding of FFL's goals, courses, resources, services, and stakeholders.
• Work with the team to create and continually refine FFL's features and benefits for FFL instructors and institutions (affiliates) and course participants.
• Provide oversight and management of the FFL affiliate cycle, including training and onboarding, programmatic and administrative support, and retention.
• Develop and implement strategies to cultivate the growth, enhanced involvement, and retention of FFL affiliates.
• Identify and analyze FFL affiliate trends and oversee the effective use of software and operating systems to manage FFL affiliate data and processes. Recommend new resources, services, and benefits to meet FFL affiliate needs.
• Uphold the highest service standards possible in responding to all communications.
• Work with the Director of Community Education to enhance and grow the FFL program.
• Assist in developing and implementing unique course curricula to extend the program reach.
• Review and update existing course curricula and program manuals.
• Manage the timely delivery of affiliate renewal invoices, affiliate notices, and other retention communications.

Coordination of all aspects of the logistics of delivering the online FFL program training from inception to completion.

• Coordinate FFL class information/data collection.

Program Development and Evaluation:

• Ensure that the Physicians Committee is regularly working to improve the affiliate and participant experience.
• Implement quality control measures.
• Ensure class participant surveys are conducted.
• Coordinate and conduct class audits to monitor and evaluate the program.
• Conduct annual meetings with FFL affiliates to assess their needs and to provide support.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Required Physical Abilities: Office work

Work Location: This position may be performed remotely from any location in the United States.

Required Travel: The Food for Life Program Coordinator will be required to travel yearly to our International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine (ICNM) in Washington, D.C.

Work Schedule: This is a full-time exempt position (40+ hours per week). The Physicians Committee's core business hours are 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, ET.

Position Level: The position level for this role is coordinator. PCRM's coordinators average of 12 years of relevant work experience.

Salary: A salary offer will take into consideration education, experience, and skills along with internal and external reference points. Candidates are encouraged to discuss salary with a position's hiring manager early in the interview process to ensure alignment.

• Minimum Salary: $75,000
• Maximum Salary: $85,000

Reports To:

• Supervisor: Director of Community Education
• Department Director: Managing Director of Nutrition

Qualifications

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Education:

• Required: Bachelor's degree
• Preferred: None

Credentials:

• Required: None
• Preferred: None

Work Experience:

• Required: A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, ideally in program management
• Preferred: None

Additional Qualities:

• Required:
  • Adherence to a plant-based diet
  • Online event planning experience
  • Membership management experience
  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently
  • Creative thinker focused on details
  • Ability to initiate, manage, and complete multiple projects independently
• Preferred:
  • Experience with PCRM's FFL program

If you do not meet these minimum qualifications but believe that you can perform the position's essential functions, we invite you to apply. Similarly, if your qualifications exceed the above profile, we invite you to apply.

How to Apply

Application Materials: We require a formal cover letter and resume to apply. In your cover letter, please tell us about your interest in our mission, your related experience and accomplishments, and your professional goals. You may also be asked to respond in writing to screening questions.

Application Deadline: Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis.

Application Link: Click here to apply online.

For More Information: Contact the Physicians Committee's human resources department at careers@pcrm.org.

Application Process:

• Interview with the Director of Community Education
• Interview with the Food for Life (FFL) team
• Working interview
• Interview with the Managing Director of Nutrition
• Interview with PCRM's President
• Reference checks with the three most recent direct supervisors