Program Coordinator

Meet Trenton Health Team

Trenton Health Team (THT) is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the greater Trenton and Mercer County communities by partnering with residents and stakeholders to expand access to high-quality healthcare services and address housing quality, food security, neighborhood conditions, education, and social inequities inextricably linked to poor health outcomes. Having achieved national recognition since its founding in 2006, THT is now one of four state-designated Regional Health Hubs focused on addressing the social determinants of health and achieving equitable health outcomes.

What we offer

Working with THT means joining a diverse team of professionals with backgrounds in public health, medicine, social work, community development, data analytics, information technology, marketing and communications, and business management, who are here to serve the Trenton region.  

THT fosters a culture of flexibility and creativity and supports staff in achieving their personal and professional goals.  

 Our employees enjoy the following benefits:

• A hybrid work schedule (1-2 days per week non-remote)
• Medical, dental & vision insurance funded by THT at 85-100% 
• Employer-supported HSA contribution
• 401k Retirement plan with 4% employer match
• Life Insurance (Employer-funded basic at 1.5x salary, plus voluntary & AD&D)
• Generous paid time off (PTO plus 16 holidays annually)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Discretionary benefit programs

After several years of sustainable growth, THT is at an exciting time in its history. Now in its 16th year, THT faces the future with renewed energy, financial stability, and a deep commitment to improving health and wellbeing in the Trenton region.

Requirements

What will you do?

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Program Coordinator will play a central role in coordinating information and activities across the Program team. This may include providing overall support for THT’s access to care, chronic disease management, food security, harm reduction, maternal health programs, along with other programs as needed. This position requires working collaboratively with individuals across THT and our partner organizations, managing multiple deadlines and contacts, and proactively remaining up-to-date about THT and CAB organizations’ projects, programs, and priorities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Participates as a team member on a portfolio of projects, completing assigned tasks, updating the project plans and collecting performance data.
• Maintains our salesforce database, external meeting tracker, and free food finder application
• Supports meeting planning, including scheduling, sending invitations, providing logistic information, managing headcount, ordering food, and taking meeting notes.
• Attends and may set up community meetings, health fairs, and other events to build relationships with community members and organizations, and to publicize THT’s and partner organizations’ programs and activities.
• Keeps abreast of important community news; identifies barriers, challenges, and facilitators to programs; and identifies new potential partners. 
• Participates in stakeholder meetings on behalf of THT.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supports other THT programs and activities as needed.
• Provides periodic verbal and written reports regarding the status and progress of work.  
• Participates in and contributes to regular team meetings.
• Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

N/A

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree and/or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience working in a healthcare delivery organization, social service organization and/or community interfacing role. 
• Previous project coordination experience 
• Ability to work with a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Effective communication skills including verbal, written and presentation. 
• Demonstrated knowledge and interest in community health
• Familiarity with data collection and analytical methods and approaches.  
• Strong multi-tasking abilities
• Ability to think critically & innovatively
• Excels working in a dynamic environment.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working in Trenton communities.
• Bilingual in written and spoken English and Spanish

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Strong computer experience with proficiency in Google Apps suite, Microsoft Word, Excel, Vision, and PowerPoint. Experience with project management software and data analysis a plus.

The Program Coordinator performs job duties in a normal business office environment in an urban community. Office tasks are generally carried out with no specific or unusual physical or environmental demands. While performing the office duties of this job, the coordinator is regularly required to sit at a desk and work with a computer for extended periods of time. Specific physical abilities required by this job include operating basic office equipment such as personal computers, copy machines, fax machines and standard office telephones. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Trenton Health Team is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Benefits

Salary Range $43,575-50,000

Our employees enjoy the following benefits:

• A hybrid work schedule (1-2 days per week non-remote)
• Medical, dental & vision insurance funded by THT at 85-100%
• Employer-supported HSA contribution
• 401k Retirement plan with 4% employer match
• Life Insurance (Employer-funded basic at 1.5x salary plus voluntary & AD&D)
• Generous paid time off (PTO plus 16 holidays annually)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral program
• Discretionary benefit programs