Posted:
7/22/2024, 5:00:00 PM
Location(s):
Illinois, United States ⋅ Chicago, Illinois, United States
Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.
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Job Description
The Program Coordinator of Food, Activity and Nutrition (FAN) Initiatives builds community partnerships by leading capacity and awareness building activities to support the coordination, communication and evaluation of food, activity and nutrition programs and initiatives within the Patrick M. Magoon Institute for Healthy Communities. This includes coordinating the implementation of existing FAN programs and assisting with the planning and development of newly refined priorities and recommendations, as well as all future initiatives. This position builds and maintains strong, collaborative working relationships with external community partners, primarily on the West Side of Chicago, and internal Lurie programs and provides support to ensure the success of the Magoon Institute’s annual goals and Lurie Children’s community health strategy and organizational mission.
Department Description: The Magoon Institute serves as the hub for all community-focused initiatives at Lurie Children’s. The Magoon Institute is responsible for aligning the Medical Center’s clinical, research, education, and advocacy expertise with community engagement; supporting people, programs and partnerships that advance community health. This team provides engagement opportunities for employees, physicians and trainees and leads the development and execution of Lurie Children’s Community Health Needs Assessment and Implementation Strategy. The Magoon Institute partners with clinical, public health and community outreach leaders and experts across the Medical Center to work towards the goal of advancing health equity and racial justice, and improving health and wellness for children, adolescents, and their families across Chicago.
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
We are committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and multiculturalism. Our mission to advance health equity starts with our commitment to build a diverse team representative of the communities we serve. We embrace and invite diversity in race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, disability status, age, socioeconomic status and all the other facets of our humanity
Education
Associate's Degree (Required)Benefit Statement
For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
403(b) with a 5% employer match
Various voluntary benefits:
Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Tuition assistance
Student loan servicing and support
Adoption benefits
Backup Childcare and Eldercare
Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
Discount purchasing program
There’s a Place for You with Us
At Lurie Children’s we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.
Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Support email: [email protected]
Website: https://luriechildrens.org/
Headquarter Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Employee Count: 1001-5000
Year Founded: 1900
IPO Status: Private
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Children ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Hospital ⋅ Medical