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Tuesday, June 25, 2019

Minnesota Department of Health - Food Systems Coordinator

Description:

  • This position will coordinate implementation of department-wide and statewide efforts to improve access to healthy foods (increased fruits and vegetables; and decreased saturated fats, sodium and added sugars) through sustainable local, regional and statewide food systems.
    • Primary responsibilities include:
    • 1. Coordinating, facilitating, and consulting with key stakeholders to create sustainable food systems that promote health;
    • 2. Developing and coordinating regional and statewide training and technical assistance efforts on food systems initiatives and coordinating with local efforts being implemented through the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP), State Physical Activity and Nutrition (SPAN) Programs and other related initiatives of the Office of Statewide Health Improvement Initiatives (OSHII) and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH);
    • 3. Building capacity of the MDH to coordinate and expand local, regional and statewide sustainable food systems that promote health through policy, system, and environmental strategies. This position will act as a technical resource on sustainable food systems initiatives at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).
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