Project Coordinator - Part Time

at  Old Dominion University Research Foundation

Under the supervision of the Program Director the Project Coordinator will support the implementation of a breastfeeding promotion and community advocacy project (757Breastfeeds), working directly with the public and community partners to promote and normalize breastfeeding in the Hampton Roads community. The Project Coordinator will provide project-specific education to community members, develop and implement training for organizations, create a marketing and social media content, and identify areas for policy, systems, and environmental change to support project goals. This position is part-time, approximately 20-25 hours per week.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide staff support for project sites and community events, including providing education, conducting assessments, developing recommendations, hosting community meetings, administering surveys, collecting and entering data, and other related tasks as determined by the project.
• Develop educational and promotional materials, support the development of a social media and marketing strategy, and create marketing content (including newsletters, social media content, flyers, etc.).
• Participate in the development of summaries and reports for the funding agency.
• Attend, participate in, and lead when appropriate project-related meetings, team meetings, and other related meetings as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING:

• Knowledge is generally acquired through a Bachelor’s degree in a health, education, or social and behavioral science field.

Level and type of experience:

• Experience with maternal-child health, with specific knowledge around infant feeding practices and breastfeeding preferred.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Must be a self-starter with demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Must have exceptional time management and organizational skills and ability to multitask effectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and content development software (i.e. Canva).
• Proficiency with social media platforms.

• Provide staff support for project sites and community events, including providing education, conducting assessments, developing recommendations, hosting community meetings, administering surveys, collecting and entering data, and other related tasks as determined by the project.
• Develop educational and promotional materials, support the development of a social media and marketing strategy, and create marketing content (including newsletters, social media content, flyers, etc.).
• Participate in the development of summaries and reports for the funding agency.
• Attend, participate in, and lead when appropriate project-related meetings, team meetings, and other related meetings as assigned.
• Other duties as assigne