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Job Opportunities:
11 - updated 4.26.13
Volunteer Opportunities:
0 - updated 07.19.12

Most Recent Announcements:
Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3) - posted 5.08.13
RFP: Arthritis Foundation - posted 3.23.13
Network for A Healthy California Calfresh Acknowledgements - posted 3.11.13
Network for A Healthy California Calfresh SNAP-ED Funding Acknowledgements - posted 3.11.13
March is National Nutrition Month - posted 3.04.13
BANPAC Meeting: Water and Wellness - posted 2.11.13
VeggieRx Program: Recruiting Partners - posted 1.03.13
Packard Pediatric Weight Control Program - Enrolling Now for January groups! - posted 12.20.12
Healthy Schools Initiative Grants Program 2013-14 - posted 12.05.12
Childhood Obesity Policies - posted 11.26.12
Fit-Friendly Worksites are recognized by the American Heart Association - posted 11.21.12
Healthy Richmond Logo Contest - posted 11.21.12

Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3) - posted 5.08.13
Register Today...Save a Life Tomorrow!  The American Cancer Society’s Epidemiology Research Program is inviting men and women between the ages of 30 and 65 years who have never personally been diagnosed with cancer to join this historic study. The ultimate goal is to enroll at least 300,000 adults from various racial/ethnic backgrounds from across the US.  The purpose of CPS-3 is to better understand the lifestyle, behavioral, environmental and genetic factors that cause or prevent cancer and to ultimately eliminate cancer as a major health problem for this and future generations.

Please visit: www.cps3bayarea.org for more information and to find enrollment sites near you in Alameda, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties.

RFP: Arthritis Foundation - posted 3.23.13
The Arthritis Foundation, Northern California Chapter (AFNC) is pleased to announce the availability of funds to improve quality of life for people living with arthritis through the Andrew and Gloria Guasch Memorial Community Care/Patient Education Grant Program.  The purpose of this funding is to increase the number of free, evidence-based physical activity programs available to people living with arthritis in low-income and/or underserved communities.
Download flier for details and important dates!
Posted 3.11.13

Network for A Healthy California Calfresh Acknowledgements - posted 3.11.13
This material was produced by the California Department of Social Services and the California Department of Public Health’s Network for a Healthy California with funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program known in California as CalFresh. CalFresh provides assistance to low-income households and can help buy nutritious food for better health. For CalFresh information, call 1.877.847.FOOD (3663) or visit www.calfresh.ca.gov Download flier for details.
Posted 3.11.13

Network for A Healthy California Calfresh SNAP-ED Funding Acknowledgements - posted 3.11.13
This material was produced by the California Department of Public Health’s Network for a Healthy California with funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education, known in California as CalFresh. CalFresh provides assistance to
low-income households and can help buy nutritious food for better health. For CalFresh information, call 1.877.847.3663. For important nutrition information, visit www.CaChampionsForChange.net. Download flier for details.
Posted 3.11.13

BANPAC Meeting: Water and Wellness
Registration closes February 20 for the February 27, 2013 BANPAC Meeting Water and Wellness at the SF Public Library/Civic Center.  Don’t miss this opportunity to hear nationally acclaimed speakers on Water in this historical public library of San Francisco which officially opened in 1879, just 30 years after the California Gold Rush.  Register today!
Posted 2.11.13

VeggieRx Program: Recruiting Partners
Fresh Approach is now recruiting partners for its VeggieRx program in 2013.  VeggieRx is an intervention program run by Fresh Approach that partners with community-based health clinics to provide nutrition education and financial incentives to families to encourage increased consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers’ markets while tracking the health impacts of their improved diets.  In the 2012 VeggieRx program, all survey respondents agreed or strongly agreed that they are eating more fruits and vegetables as a result of the program.

Fresh Approach is seeking community-based partners for its 2013 VeggieRx program which will begin in April, 2013.  For more details of requirements for site partnership, please see the attached 2013 site application.  We are asking for all interested partners to return their applications by Friday, January 25, 2013.  Download information and application.
Posted 1.03.13

Packard Pediatric Weight Control Program - Enrolling Now for January groups!
Spaces are available now for the Packard Pediatric Weight Control Program, a 6 month weekly family program. The 1.5 hour small groups of children (ages 8-15) and parents meet weekly to focus on establishing healthy eating and exercise habits. Call 650.725.4424 for more information about the next groups and for payment options. Visit our website and hear what past participants say about their experiences.

To see a news story about one of our graduates who recently published a book about his experience, click here.  Download flier for details: English, Spanish
Posted 12.20.12

Healthy Schools Initiative Grants Program 2013-14
Basic Information for Prospective Applicants - Please review the following information regarding the Healthy Schools Initiative Grants Program application process for the upcoming 2013-2014 grants cycle. Download flier for details.
Posted 12.05.12

Childhood Obesity Policies
The American Heart Association manages a rapid response fund for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to support supplemental advocacy activities to pass or implement childhood obesity policies - both nutrition and physical activity. 
Download these fliers for more information: Childhood Obesity Rapid Response Fund Frequently Asked Questions | Childhood Obesity Rapid Response Fund Overview for Prospective Applicants
Posted 11.26.12

Fit-Friendly Worksites are recognized by the American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is looking to showcase organizations who have been striving to create healthy work environments where employees can practice good health and be considered “Fit-Friendly”.  Fit-Friendly Worksites are recognized by the American Heart Association as employers who go above and beyond when it comes to their employees' health.  Fit-Friendly Companies is a free recognition program from the American Heart Association for qualifying companies; where companies can qualify for Gold or Platinum Fit-Friendly Company Awards and receive the benefits of this innovative recognition program.

Submission for applications are due by December 8th, 2012.  The application is simple to fill out and any company who is actively promoting good health to their employees to miss out on such a great opportunity.  To find out for information about fit-friendly, please visit our Website
Posted 11.21.12

Healthy Richmond Logo Contest
Healthy Richmond Logo Contest ends November 30, 2012.  $500 to the winner! Get all the information here!
Posted 11.21.12

Job Opportunities (1) - updated 4.26.13
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1) Public Health Nutritionist III - Ventura County Health Care Agency
Under general supervision, oversees or provides nutrition and dietary education to individuals and groups, assessments, and counseling to clients; develops and implements nutrition education plans; counsels high risk participants; develops and teaches education classes, trains, and supervises paraprofessional staff; provides nutrition expertise to the WIC program; supervises clinic operations; and provides breast feeding education and support.
Download job description.
Posted 4.26.13

2) Public Health Nutritionist II (Bilingual Required) - Ventura County Health Care Agency
Under general supervision, oversees or provides nutrition and dietary education to individuals and groups, assessments, and counseling to clients; develops and implements nutrition education plans; counsels high risk participants; develops and teaches education classes, trains, and supervises paraprofessional staff; provides nutrition expertise to the WIC program; supervises clinic operations; and provides breast feeding education and support.
Download job description.
Posted 4.26.13

3) Nutrition Education Coordinator - Fresno County Personnel Services (Department of Public Health)
Recruitment #13-1327-0050
Salary: $3,754 - $4,565 Monthly
Date Opened: 3.25.2013 8:00:00 AM
Filing Deadline: Continuous
Download job description View supplemental questionnaire.
Posted 4.17.13

4)
Marketing Specialist III
The Network is currently recruiting for a Marketing Specialist III in the Policy, Partnerships and Planning Section, under the Public Health Institute contract. Please see link below:
www.phi.org/about-phi/employment/position-description/index.php?id=2197
Posted 4.04.13


5)
Nutrition Educator and Food Access Advocate - Fresh Approach
Fresh Approach works in partnership with San Francisco Bay Area farmers’ markets and other local community organizations to help increase access to fresh and healthy food. Fresh Approach enacts programs which increase the accessibility of farmers’ markets and use the markets as centers for community education about nutrition.
View detailed job description.
Posted 3.11.13

6) Program Manager - Alameda County Community Food Bank
The Program Manager serves as the bridge between our agency partners and the Food Bank's food and programs. This key position is responsible for supporting partner agencies, ensuring compliance with government food requirements, and creating and managing programs that serve the community.
View detailed job description.
 Posted 3.07.13

7) Executive Assistant - Alameda County Community Food Bank
The Alameda County Community Food Bank, a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization, is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to serve as top level administrative support to the Executive Director and the Food Bank's executive team. The right person will also enjoy serving as liaison to the Board of Directors and find meaning in proactively moving the work of the Food Bank forward through self-initiated problem solving.
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 Posted 3.07.13

8) Operations Administrative Assistant - Alameda County Community Food Bank
The Administrative Support Assistant provides general administrative support to the Operations team to achieve operational goals. Responsibilities include a variety of administrative and inventory duties, customer service, scheduling, data entry, correspondence, and preparation of reports and presentations.
View detailed job description.
 Posted 3.07.13

9) Outreach Associate (Bilingual) - Alameda County Community Food Bank
The Outreach Associate will participate in outreach efforts aimed to raise awareness and increase enrollment in federal nutrition programs among low-income communities in Alameda County. Qualified candidates must be bilingual. This individual will be responsible for conducting phone and face to face prescreening with clients to identify eligibility for the CalFresh Program.
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 Posted 3.07.13

10) Senior Program Manager - Somos Mayfair
Reports To: Director of Programs
Classification: Exempt Salary: $50,000-$70,000/year plus benefits including: medical, dental, life insurance, paid holidays, sick time, 401K plan
Somos Mayfair is seeking the right person to serve the full-time role of Senior Program Manager in our agency.  We are looking for candidates who are passionately committed to work that contributes to the building of a more just world, albeit in one little corner of our world.  We seek candidates who have a track record of experience managing people and programs and who hold both to high standards of performance.  We are proud of our team, our work and our community and want to more deeply ground ourselves in the practice of popular education methodology.  That means we seek candidates who have solid theoretical understandings of popular education and experience in moving theory to practice.  Download flier for details.
Updated 3.04.13

11) Grassroots Advocacy Manager
What's your motivation? Opportunity? Creativity ? Contribution? It's all part of working for the American Heart Association-where you can combine professional growth with personal fulfillment.  We are seeking highly-motivated, talented staff for its new Childhood Obesity Advocacy collaboration with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation!  The new initiative, beginning in February 2013, is focused on pursuing state and local policy that directly impacts childhood obesity. We are currently working to build a team that both aggressively pursues the mission of this initiative while also being a strong fit within the culture and standards of the American Heart Association.

We are currently seeking candidates for: Grassroots Advocacy Manager
The Grassroots Advocacy Manager is responsible for strategic volunteer engagement, development and coordination of field technical assistance, and coordination of national grassroots assets.  This role will manage the AHA relationship with PreventObesity.net, which will increase the website's alignment with the AHA's grassroots campaigns.

This is a full-time, grant funded, benefit eligible position.  The location for this position is flexible.

Attracting talented, committed employees means offering a competitive benefits package, ongoing professional development and training, and a diverse and inclusive environment in which to work and grow. And we do.

To apply for this position or to see other opportunities with the American Heart Association please visit www.heart.org/careers.  We no longer accept mailed, faxed or e-mailed resumes.  Please apply for positions directly through our Website. Only those candidates deemed most qualified by the hiring manager will be contacted to interview.

The American Heart Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer and works to prohibit discrimination and to assure fair and uniform treatment of applicants and employees in all aspects of Human Resources administration without regard to political or religious opinions or affiliations, membership or non-membership in employee organizations, age, sex, disability, race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or any other non-merit factor.
Updated 2.15.13

Volunteer Opportunities (0) - updated 7.19.12

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