Research Coordinator Position-East Coast

Healthy Kids Out of School is an initiative of ChildObesity180 that works with nine national out-of-school-time (OST) organizations to help improve standards for nutrition and physical activity. We are seeking a research coordinator to assist with the regional implementation of our Healthy Kids Out of School initiative in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. Funded by a grant from the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation, ChildObesity180 is implementing and evaluating a three-year nutrition and physical activity intervention for nine out-of-school organizations in Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.

The Research Coordinator will assist with the implementation of a community-based environmental change intervention to prevent obesity, with a focus on out-of-school-time programs.

Basic Requirements: Bachelor's and 2-3 years of related experience, a valid driver’s license, Ability to handle and dissect rodents, Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written, highly organized and the ability to occasionally lift 25 pounds with or without accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in nutrition, public health, or a related discipline with 1-3 years' experience, Excellent phone and written communication skills, Experience working directly with research subjects in the field, Experience with IRB protocols, recruitment, spreadsheet management, exceptional organizational skills, ability to juggle and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines

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