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At Greener by Default, you will be working towards the ambitious goal of completely transforming institutional foodservice - and the food system as a whole - by making plant-based food the default.

We recognize that the fate of humans, animals, and ecosystems are bound together, and strive to create a food system that will allow all life on earth to flourish. In order to achieve our vision, we develop strategies rooted in science, sustainability, and inclusivity to empower institutions to serve plant-forward food.

Position Objective:

Healthcare is one of the most promising avenues for plant-based defaults, with the potential to impact millions of meals, thereby transforming patient health, institutional procurement and societal norms. As Healthcare Program Manager, you will work directly with healthcare organizations and foodservice management companies in order to implement programs.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

Implement programmatic strategy: Carry out organizational strategic plan for healthcare program in order to achieve objectives and key results.

Develop and oversee relationships with hospitals: Build a network of contacts, secure partnerships, actively establish and maintain positive ongoing relationships with allies and institutional partners.

Manage pilot projects: Utilize healthcare program strategies, tools, and templates to guide hospitals through the pilot process and ensure the successful implementation of plant-based default pilots from start to finish, including obtaining stakeholder buy-in, supporting the culinary team, gathering and analyzing data, assisting with publicizing the findings, and securing permanent implementation.

Build contacts: Represent the organization at networking events and conferences to expand our presence and build relationships

Help the program grow: Leverage successes to expand partnerships at other sites and implement programs permanently, while contributing your insights and lessons learned to strengthen our healthcare program.

Individual Attributes Required

Intellectual integrity: Provide information rooted in science, adapt messaging and tactics based on the latest behavioral research.

Ambition: Boldly drive change within institutional foodservice norms, be persistent when pursuing clients.

Open communication: Continuously seek out new information and dialogue, cultivate trust with staff and partners.

Foster inclusion: Meet people where they are, strive to understand and acknowledge the different cultural contexts within which you’re working, hold space for divergent perspectives.

Growth mindset: See challenges and mistakes as opportunities to adapt and improve. Continuously strive to hone your expertise and refine your skills in order to best serve the organization’s and client’s goals.

Position Requirements

Degree or certification in public health, nutrition, and/or dietetics preferred

At least two years of relevant outreach experience preferred

Familiarity or experience with institutional foodservice is a plus

Strong people skills

Strong writing and public speaking skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work collaboratively with a team

Self-motivated, able to work independently and take initiative

We strongly encourage people of every color, orientation, age, gender, origin, and ability to apply. Because we value a diverse workplace, we prioritize an inclusive climate during the application process and after you join the team. We encourage candidates with most of the above qualifications to apply; we do not expect all candidates to fit this job description 100%.

Reports to:

Heidi Fritz, Healthcare Program Director

Compensation:

This is a salaried employee position paying $60,000 - $67,000 per year, depending on experience and credentials.

Benefits

Health, Dental & Vision Plan

401k plan, with a dollar for dollar employer match up to 3%

$150 monthly cell phone and internet expense reimbursement

$500 annual office equipment stipend (can be rolled over)

20 vacation days per year, 14 paid federal holidays, 8 sick days and 1 personal day per year, to be used during your birthday month

Location:

This is a full-time, fully remote position. We are currently only able to hire employees who can work in the U.S.

To Apply

In order to apply, please fill out this form. We will not consider any candidates who have not filled out the form. Please do not contact us via email or message to apply. Applications will be received on a rolling basis until filled.

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