Program Manager: Communities Putting Prevention to Work

Recently, CFSC was awarded a two-year multi-faceted grant from Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) as part of the Communities Putting Prevention to Work (CPPW) initiative (http://www.hhs.gov/ophs/funding/cppwfactsheet.html) to provide technical assistance services on obesity prevention to approximately 20 communities. These services will include one-on-one support for creation of farmers' markets, farm to school projects, healthy corner stores, and procurement policies. Other deliverables include participation in a National Prevention Media Initiative; policy briefs; a national conference on local and state food policy; and healthy corner store webinars. This program will integrate many of our existing education and technical assistance initiatives and staff.

This is a mid-level position with the primary responsibility of completing the day-to-day tasks associated with the above-mentioned CPPW program. It is a full time position based at our Portland, OR office. The Program Manager will report to the Training and Technical Assistance Program Director. His/her responsibilities include:

• Coordinate program delivery among technical assistance providers, CFSC staff, and community representatives;
• Research and write case studies of effective local food policies;
• Liaison with federal staff on logistical and reporting matters;
• Track project expenditures and completion of contracted deliverables;
• Gather and compile project outcomes and outputs to fulfill CFSC's reporting duties;
• Provide logistical support for sub-contractors, community representatives, and staff as needed;
• Other technical assistance program duties as needed.

This position is funded until July 15, 2012, with the possibility of continuing employment as funding becomes available.