Lifestyle Medicine Coordinator

Lifestyle Medicine Coordinator (Part-Time, 24 hrs/week) — 1-Year Role
 Esperanza Health Center — Philadelphia, PA

Esperanza Health Center is seeking a well-organized, compassionate, and energetic individual to support our Lifestyle Medicine (LM) program — a hands-on, community-focused initiative that helps patients prevent, manage, and reverse chronic disease through evidence-based lifestyle medicine.  

This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about health equity, food-as-medicine, faith-informed community health, and supporting patients as whole persons. A heart for frontline community service and learning, plus strong organizational and people skills, are essential.  This is a one-year role (grant-funded) with strong possibility of renewal pending funding.

What You’ll Do
 You will support:
 ✔ Patient communication, scheduling, onboarding, and follow-up
 ✔ Data collection (surveys, waivers, vital signs, labs)
 ✔ Coordination with volunteers, students, and community partners
 ✔ Grocery pick-up/delivery & kitchen operations
 ✔ Food inventory & recipe distribution
 ✔ Early intervention referrals resource navigation (EI/Autism eval)
 ✔ Translation (Spanish strongly preferred)
 ✔ Program evaluation documentation

Hours & Structure
 • Part-time: 24 hours/week
 • On-site at all 3 EHC sites; reliable vehicle required
 • One-year role (grant-funded), strong possibility of renewal
 • Reports to Population Health
 • $21/hour

Who Thrives in This Role
 • Bilingual Spanish/English (strongly preferred)
 • Highly organized & detail-oriented
 • Comfortable engaging with patients and families
 • Passionate about health equity, prevention, and community wellness
 • Experience with nutrition, public health, social services, or education is helpful
 • Students or recent graduates (Public Health, Social Work, Nutrition, Nursing, Education) are welcome to apply

About Esperanza
 Esperanza Health Center is a faith-based Federally Qualified Health Center serving North Philadelphia with a mission rooted in Christian community, dignity, and compassionate care. We believe in treating the whole person — mind, body, and spirit — and in forming partnerships that promote belonging and health.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Passion for holistic health, wellness, and lifestyle medicine principles.
  
  

• Strong organizational, administrative, and communication skills.
  
  

• Creative, energetic, and able to work independently and collaboratively.
  
  

• Reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license (required for grocery pick-ups and inter-site travel).
  
  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace.
  
  

• Bilingual English/Spanish with strong translation skills (verbal and written).
  
  

Preferred

• Experience in community health, public health, nutrition, health coaching, program coordination, or related setting.
  
  

• Familiarity with Lifestyle Medicine principles and assessments.
  
  

• Experience working with volunteers, students, or community-based programs.
  
  

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Commitment to Esperanza’s Christ-centered mission and values.
  
  

• Cultural humility and ability to work effectively with diverse communities.
  
  

• Strong interpersonal skills and a welcoming, participant-centered approach.
  
  

• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.
  
  

• Creativity, initiative, and enthusiasm for expanding innovative wellness programs.
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to stand, lift, carry, and transport groceries and supplies (up to 25 lbs).
  
  

• Regular travel required between EHC sites and external food partners.
  
  

Evening or weekend hours may be required occasionally for special events.