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Senior Program Coordinator (DOH/WIC #10112273)

Salary

 

$26.57 - $39.86 Hourly

$55,273 - $82,909 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C7

Posting Details

 
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is the state's lead public health agency, dedicated to protecting and improving the health and wellbeing of all New Mexicans. Within NMDOH, the Farmers Market Nutrition Program provides eligible seniors and WIC families with annual benefits to buy locally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs, beans, chile, honey, and other approved foods from authorized farmers, markets, and farm stands statewide. The program strengthens New Mexico¿s local food systems, supports farmers, and increases access to fresh, nutritious produce¿especially in rural and underserved communities.

Why does the job exist?

 
The purpose of this position to ensure that the goals and objectives of the Farmers Market Program is to support the Governors Food Initiative and federal grant requirements are met. This includes the development, implementation and monitoring and evaluations of federal and state policies and the procedures that have been approved by USDA/Food and Nutrition Services (FNS). This position will assist with Farmer Market field audits, planning, directing, training, guidance, technical support and coordinating duties and tasks throughout New Mexico Farmers Markets, Farm Stands & Roadside stands to ensure integrity to federal grants and the Food Initiative funding and the Department of Health.

How does it get done?

 
Provides support and operations of the program including on site assistance to farmers and participants at markets.
Works with e- solution vendor on the management of mobile app and shopper card issuances to manage & distribute shopper cards and trainings to agencies. Assist in developing policies and procedures in the area operations in compliance with State policies, USDA and FNS Regulations and Memos.

1. Assist in the evaluation and monitoring of card inventory and supplies
2. Respond to outside agencies, including requests for information regarding the program
3. Assist with planning, developing and implementing special projects as assigned.
4. Manage and input required data into the program's database
5. Phone calls with participants on a daily basis (up to 200 calls a day-rotation basis with other staff)
6. Assist with food box aggregation, purchases from farmers, create food boxes/bags and deliver to locations if needed

Provides support, technical assistance, and training to staff including but not limited to clinic staff, Senior Centers statewide, farmers, market managers, senior and WIC participants.

Communicate with management team, WIC staff, and other external partners to assure compliance of policies and procedures and for collaboration efforts within the State of NM on food insecurity.

Work will include rotating travel (before and after the season), after hour calls and some weekends during the market season.

Who are the customers?

 
The Citizens of the New Mexico
Food programs & agencies in New Mexico
New Mexico State Departments

Ideal Candidate

 
Self motivated and exceptional customer service
Experience combining strategic thinking with attention to detail;
Excellent written and oral communication skills;
Experience finding creative solutions to problems.
4 plus years of experience with MS Office Suite
Speaks Spanish

Minimum Qualification

 
Associate's Degree and three (3) years of experience in program administration or project management in areas related to the purpose of the position. Any combination of education and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling five (5) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Employment Requirements

 
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Working Conditions

 
Work is performed in both an office, outdoor Markets and may involve exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive work computer and work phone usage.
Some sitting, standing, bending, Lifting up to 50 pounds and reaching may be required. Occasional overtime during peak cycle times may be required.  Travel may be required for trainings, meetings and conferences with overnight stay in-state and out of state.
Services are provided to a diverse population, many who do not speak the English language

Supplemental Information

 

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Agency Contact Information: Veronica Griego, (505) 394-0701, Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

 
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Date Posted
01/28/2026
Job Reference
160550
Organization
Department of Health, State of New Mexico
Location
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Category
Project/Program Management
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