Programs Director

Purpose:

The Programs Director helps guide intervention design by providing oversight, and program leadership for core initiatives. Ensure that programs remain in accord with the organization's mission, are health-informed, community-relevant, and grounded in public health principles.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain knowledge of the organization and personal commitment to its goals and objectives
• Provide oversight and guidance on educational and health programming
• Help strengthen the quality, relevance, and public-health value of Human Biology® programming.
• Advise on curriculum direction, program integrity, and appropriate health-centered standards
• Support development of mission-aligned interventions that reflect preventive wellness goals
• Develop partnerships with clinicians, dietitians, educators, and public health professionals
• Offer informed input on program design, implementation, evaluation, and improvement
• Support the organization in maintaining responsible, and evidence-informed messaging
• Align programming with organizational priorities by scaling community impact goals

Length of term: Two years

Time Commitment: As required to accomplish major duties

Reporting: The Programs Director reports to the Board Chair and to the Board of Trustees

Knowledge and Skills:

1. Knowledge of the organization and personal commitment to its goals and objectives
2. Strong understanding of preventive health, nutrition education, community wellness, or plant-based health programming
3. Understanding of community health education and practical approaches to disease prevention
4. Commitment to improving social determinants of health outcomes through accessible, responsible, and mission-driven programming
5. Preferred Background: MD, DO, RD, RDN, RN, CNS, DPH, MPH, PA, NP, BSPH.