Healthy Harlem Replication Program Manager

In 2005, as a direct response to the public health crisis of childhood obesity, HCZ created a healthy living initiative to serve the community at scale. The initiative was designed to encourage children and their families to incorporate healthy food choices and physical activity into their daily lives. Seeking to deepen the work in this area, a best-in-class obesity prevention program was developed and Healthy Harlem (HH) was launched in 2012, consisting of best practices in physical activity, nutrition education, family engagement, and community support. The program integrates health and wellness into HCZ programs as an all-encompassing approach to encourage healthy lifestyles while also providing targeted support for high-risk youth and their parents/caregivers.

We now have the opportunity to replicate HH in communities outside of Harlem with the potential for national scale and we are seeking a Program Manager to guide the pre-implementation, implementation, and evaluation activities of Healthy Harlem in replication communities. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the Healthy Harlem program model, hands-on experience implementing and evaluating programs, and the ability to support implementation site staff without direct authority. This position is part of the External Engagement Team and reports to the Director of Replication.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Guide the pre-implementation, implementation, and evaluation activities of Healthy Harlem in replication communities
• Engage with the HH Implementation team and site leadership in replication communities to provide initial and ongoing training and technical assistance to promote fidelity to program model
• Assist replication community with trainings, workshops, and special events related to Healthy Harlem programming
• Based on the Training/TA Strategic Plan, conduct program observations and support communities by sharing best practices from HCZ Healthy Harlem and providing tools, trainings, and processes to replication communities
• Support replication communities in the execution of the Communications Playbook
• Work closely with HCZ's existing Healthy Harlem Core Team, Evaluation Department, and others to understand best practices and advise others seeking to replicate the model
• Assist HCZ partner, Tufts University, in evaluating the HCZ implementation process

Qualifications, Skills, and Knowledge Requirements
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in nutrition, public health or a related field preferred
• 3+ years of management experience, preferably in the areas of health & wellness, youth development, or program evaluation
• Fluent in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Team-oriented with strong organizational and collaborative skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills to inspire patience, flexibility, creativity, and perseverance in others
• Manages time and work effectively, and delivers at a high standard of excellence
• Strategic problem-solver and decision-maker; breaks down problems into components and recognizes interrelationships; makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions
• Experience building partnerships with external organizations, evaluating and/or replicating programs, a plus
• Commitment to HCZ's values of Children First, Excellence, Strategic Relentlessness, Respect, Army of Love, and Best Selves to Best Serve
• Demonstrated passion for improving health and wellness for children and families
• Comfortable working in various settings and with diverse populations
• Must be available to travel

We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. To be considered, interested applicants must submit a cover letter and resume. No telephone inquiries or recruiters please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. HCZ is an EOE.