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Produce Prescription and Diabetes Project Coordinator

North Carolina State University

Commensurate with Experience ($60,000 - $64,214)

life insurance, flexible benefit account, paid time off

United States, North Carolina, Raleigh

1210 Varsity Drive (Show on map)

Apr 02, 2026

Posting Information

Posting Number	PG194574EP
Internal Recruitment	No
Working Title	Produce Prescription and Diabetes Project Coordinator
Anticipated Hiring Range	Commensurate with Experience ($60,000 - $64,214)
Work Schedule	Monday - Friday / 8am - 5pm (occasional weekend and evening work needed)
Job Location	West District, South East District, North Central District (NC)
Department	Agricultural and Human Sciences
About the Department	NC State Cooperative Extension at North Carolina State University is a well-respected leader in providing experiential learning to NC citizens in the areas of agriculture, food, and youth development. North Carolina Cooperative Extension gives our residents easy access to the resources and expertise of NC State University and NC A&T State University. Through educational programs, publications, and events, Cooperative Extension agents deliver unbiased, research-based information to North Carolina citizens. Extension at NC State University partners with communities to deliver education and technology that enrich the lives, land, and economy of North Carolinians. Our Family and Consumer Sciences program provides North Carolina families with research-based programs on nutrition, health, food safety, food preservation, and local food systems. We focus on food and nutrition programming, and our agents deliver evidence-based programming in nutrition, health, food safety, food preservation, and local foods. North Carolina State University has received funding for two five (5) year projects from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to prevent obesity, improve rates of diabetes, and improve health equity in 8-10 counties in central and eastern NC. A primary goal for this project is to engage and leverage community extension to implement evidence-based strategies for food and nutrition security and diabetes care, education, and support.
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Essential Job Duties	NC State University is currently hiring an EHRA (1.0 FTE) Project Coordinator in the Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences at NC State University to lead two community-focused projects. The incumbent will provide organization and programmatic oversight for the project occurring in ten counties (Bertie, Columbus, Halifax, Hertford, Jones, Lenoir, Northampton, Robeson, Warren, and Washington). Duties will include overseeing curriculum development for nutrition access programming (a produce prescription program and a mobile market program) in ten counties (previously mentioned) and diabetes education and support programming in four counties (Bertie, Halifax, Hertford, and Northampton). The incumbent will also lead the communication efforts with project participants and stakeholders. The incumbent must be organized and dependable and possess excellent communication skills. Essential job duties may include, but are not limited to: Oversee curriculum development for NCSU's nutrition access programming, which includes, but is not limited to: Enhancing the direct education curriculums for a produce prescription program and a mobile produce market program in ten NC counties, while maintaining timely communication with the Principal Investigator (PI), food hubs, clinical partners, FCS Agents, and other community stakeholders on all activities. Identifying, training, and collaborating with clinical partners in each county, along with assistance from Extension Agents and the Plants for Human Health Translational Nutrition Manager. Managing, tracking, and reporting engagement in direct nutrition education programs related to produce prescription and mobile market programs. Collecting and reporting participant feedback through various means (surveys, text, focus groups). Managing the expenditures related to curriculum development for the produce prescription and mobile market programs and advising the PIs on expenditures. Provide oversight to the dietetic interns, graduate students, and undergraduate students employed by the project, including but not limited to scheduling, delegating roles, and providing evaluation. Coordinating public messaging strategies and the publication process related to nutrition access outcomes with the Healthy ROOTS Program Coordinator. Leading meetings related to curriculum development for the produce prescription and mobile market, and maintaining detailed notes and record keeping. Support all Institutional Review Board approvals through NC State University as needed. Assist in the writing and revising of manuscripts for a professional presentation at the regional, national, and international levels in accordance with the grant activities for the produce prescription and mobile market programs. Oversee NCSU's Health Extension for Diabetes ( HED) program, which includes but is not limited to: Expanding the HED program to additional NC counties, while maintaining timely communication with the Principal Investigators (PIs), clinical partners, FCS Agents, and other community stakeholders on all activities. Oversee the FCS Agents, clinical partners, and dietetic interns delivering the program in each county. Oversee program fidelity, including managing, tracking, and reporting program health and nutrition outcomes, participant referrals, enrollment, and program completion. Collecting and reporting participant feedback through surveys and focus groups. Managing purchasing needs (e.g., equipment, supplies, travel) related to the HED program and advising the PIs on expenditures. Providing oversight to the graduate, undergraduate students, and dietetic interns employed by the project, including but not limited to scheduling, delegating roles, and providing evaluation Organizing and maintaining the team's Project Management system for the diabetes program, including effective use of the system to track project progress, contacts, and resources. Leading the diabetes program meetings with FCS Agents and clinical partners, and maintaining detailed notes and record-keeping for both programs Leading public messaging strategies and the publication process of diabetes program outcomes through social media, news articles, technical reports, peer-reviewed journals, and other outlets, as determined by the PI team, county-level staff, and the community Assisting in the writing and revising of manuscripts for a professional presentation at the regional, national, and international levels in accordance with grant activities. This position will be located in Raleigh, NC.
Other Responsibilities	Pursue and secure grants, gifts, or contracts to support program.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Postbaccalaureate credentials or a bachelor's degree with at least 3 years of relevant professional experience, or an equivalent professional training and experience. At least two years of experience with health promotion programs or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Other Required Qualifications	Required Skills Ability to work effectively and communicate as a team member in a collaborative environment Organized and detail-oriented Exceptional verbal and written communication skills Experience working with culturally, linguistically, and socio-economically populations Strong computer and Internet skills, including Microsoft Office and Google applications Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) Ability to design data-gathering instruments Ability to analyze data and draw conclusions Ability to make oral and written presentations on the analysis of a project Ability to communicate with professional and administrative personnel Knowledge of: Database structure and functions General methods and techniques of social research, planning, and evaluation Best practice strategies/methodologies to meet data management requirements Experience: Managing large volumes of data Increasing response rates for surveys Preparing and analyzing data
Preferred Qualifications	Earned master's degree in nutrition, public health, or a closely related field. Registered Dietitian (or eligible for credentialing) Demonstrated experience in project management is expected. Experience working in the area of project management Effective oral and written communication skills for student lay, and professional audiences. Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills, team building, problem-solving ability, networking skills, and ability to work with varied groups.
Required License(s) or Certification(s)	A valid NC driver's license is required and must be maintained.
Valid NC Driver's License required	Yes
Commercial Driver's License required	No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date	04/02/2026
Anticipated Close Date	Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants	Applicant required documents: cover letter, resume, and contact Information for at least 3 professional references

Position Details

Position Number	00105276
Position Type	EPS/SAAO
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)	1.00
Appointment	12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather	Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events	Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID	111401 - Agricultural and Human Sciences
EEO	NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.