Oral Health Project Manager (Part Time in Concord, NH

Want to help make a difference for children in New Hampshire? This is an opportunity to work with a dynamic group of people and contribute to a statewide effort to improve children?s oral health! The Children?s Alliance of NH is seeking a part-time Project Manager for our Oral Health Workforce Initiative. Details below. Position Oral Health Project Manager, Part-time Organizational Information The Children?s Alliance of New Hampshire has a 25 year history as an independent advocacy organization committed to improving the lives of New Hampshire children and families by shaping statewide public policy. We recognize that oral health is a crucial component of the overall health of children therefore we are working to increase access to oral health services in the Granite State. Of particular concern to the Children?s Alliance is the inability of many communities and regions to attract and retain oral health professionals due to the rural complexion of our state. In 2011, the Children?s Alliance joined a Pew Trusts initiative to improve access to oral health by expanding the state?s workforce. For more information about the Children?s Alliance and our oral health work, go to www.ChildrenNH.org . Scope of Position The part-time oral health workforce project consultant reports to the Children?s Alliance Policy Director. The consultant is responsible for recruiting partners and coordinating the activities of the newly established Dental Health Access Alliance, providing support and training to partner organizations, and overseeing meetings and other activities. In addition, the Manager will support legislative, advocacy and administrative work for this project. The Manager will work closely with the oral health workforce project leadership team, the Policy Director and other Children?s Alliance staff as appropriate.The Project Manager works with minimal day to day supervision. Therefore, the Manager must be able to function independently, prioritize tasks and jump into many situations with skill. The ideal candidate will be an organized self-starter who is personable, creative, and flexible, has a history and passion for community outreach and public policy, strong communications skills, and a willingness to work for change in a challenging economic environment.This is part-time consulting work that does not have benefits. The Project Manager has access to a work space and computer at the Children?s Alliance offices. Responsibilities Collaborative Coordination