Organization: Produce Perks Midwest
Title: Program Coordinator
Reports to: Director of Programs
Grade: Full Time (40 hours/week), Exempt
Location: Produce Perks Midwest Office (Sharonville, OH)
Summary:
Produce Perks Midwest (PPM) seeks a Program Coordinator to support its Produce Perks (PP) and
Produce Prescription (PRx) programs:
● Produce Perks is Ohio’s nutrition incentive program, providing a $1-for-$1 match for SNAP/EBT
customers shopping at participating locations.
● PRx connects patients with diet-related diseases (diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular, etc.) to
providers that write prescriptions for free fruits and vegetables.
This position will coordinate on-going program operations and also support the development and
growth of programming throughout Ohio. This position will require some travel within Ohio, as well as
occasional evening and weekend work.
Responsibilities:
● Program Operations, Expansion & Implementation
○ Recruit new sites and track program participation of new sites
○ Manage program data submitted by participating sites, tracking and cleaning data to
ensure compliance and accuracy of reporting
○ Provide ongoing technical assistance and troubleshooting to program sites
○ Develop/test methods for data submission, tracking, and reporting
○ Assist in the development and implementation of trainings
○ Prepare and manage program materials
○ Conduct site visits
○ Support program development and statewide expansion
● Communications, Outreach & Program Promotion
○ Support promotion efforts
○ Regularly update website with relevant program updates and information
○ Contribute to monthly e-newsletters and other communication initiatives
○ Coordinate regular communications with program partners
● Program Evaluation
○ Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual program reports
○ Extract data from submission systems as requested
○ Conduct focus groups of program users
○ Track key program outcomes and success metrics
● General Program Support & Sustainability
○ Participate in weekly staff meetings and monthly network calls
Required Skills and Experiences:
● Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
● 3-5 years work experience in a relevant field (public health, food systems, nutrition, healthcare,
etc.)
● Working knowledge of farmers’ markets, local food systems, and healthy lifestyle practice
● Passion and vision for healthy, equitable food-system development
● An analytical mindset with problem-solving skills
● Strong attention to detail
● Ability to self-direct and prioritize projects
● Ability to effectively coordinate with remote partners
● Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; ability to work independently and with diverse
populations
● Experience managing, analyzing, and presenting data
● Strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, Google Docs,
Dropbox, and Salesforce
Basic Working Requirements:
● 18 years of age or older
● Willing/able to travel within the state of Ohio several times per year
● Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation
This is a full-time position based in our Sharonville, OH office. Produce Perks Midwest offers a lively
office culture and a supportive work environment. Starting salary for this position is $41,600.
To Apply:
● Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and three (3) professional
references as one PDF attachment to info@produceperks.org.
● Please title email subject line: Program Coordinator_[first name][last name].
● Applications due by 5 PM on Wednesday, December 9, 2020.
PRODUCE PERKS MIDWEST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE CELEBRATE DIVERSITY AND
ARE COMMITTED TO CREATING AN INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
