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The Program Service/Public Affairs Coordinator administers and oversees all March of Dimes program services and public affairs activities in Wyoming, including: planning, implementing and evaluating activities in public and professional health education; grants, community service, interaction with the state legislature and volunteer development; and support of families with infants transferred to neonatal intensive care units (NICU).

Position responsibilities:

• Establish a strong volunteer base for program and public affairs activities
• Cultivate relationships with perinatal health agencies in Wyoming
• Work with volunteers to allocate Chapter community grant funds
• Oversee the implementation of the national Prematurity Campaign
• Work with Chapter staff to ensure integration of programs with fundraising and communication activities
• Collaborate with staff team members to identify potential volunteers, donors and community partners to further the overall Chapter strategic plan
• Oversee dissemination of information and education of staff and volunteers in the areas of mission, programs and public affairs
• Ensure that the Chapter continues to meet/exceed Program, Public Affairs and NICU Family Support criteria
• Plan and implement (with Chapter volunteers) program, legislative and regulatory public affairs plan annually, including coordinating activities and events
• Ensure plans target the greatest MCH needs, measure outcomes and fit the strategic direction of the Chapter
• Make certain that plans address approved Foundation-wide priorities
• Travel as needed to attend National and Regional training and other state-wide meetings and events

Qualifications required

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, public administration, social work, nursing of equivalent education and expderience
• Project management experience
• Experience in maternal and child health preferred
• Demonstrated ability to manage and motivate volunteers
• Strategic planning, oral and written communication skills, analysis plus problem solving a must
• Knowledge in program planning, grants review and grant writing
• Experience in public affairs preferred

Help more babies in Wyoming start life healthy and strong.

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