Examples Of Cover Letters For Jobs in Roselle, IL

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

The Program Coordinator of Food, Activity and Nutrition (FAN) Initiatives builds community and clinical partnerships by leading capacity and awareness building activities to support the coordination, communication and evaluation of food, activity and nutrition programs and initiatives within the Patrick M. Magoon Institute for Healthy Communities. This includes coordinating the implementation of existing FAN programs and assisting with the planning, development, and implementation of future initiatives. This position directly supports food access programming for patients and works collaboratively with external community partners and internal Lurie programs.

The position helps advance Lurie Children's broader mission to improve the health and wellbeing of children, youth, families and communities by supporting community health initiatives, site operations and special projects aligned with the priorities of the Patrick M. Magoon Institute for Healthy Communities and the Community Health Improvement Strategy.

This position is part of the Food, Activity and Nutrition Initiatives team within the Patrick M. Magoon Institute for Healthy Communities, Lurie Children's hub for community-focused initiatives. The Magoon Institute brings together clinical care, advocacy, research, education and community engagement to advance community health and health equity for infants, children, adolescents and families across Chicago. The Institute also leads Lurie Children's Community Health Needs Assessment and Community Health Improvement Strategy, which guide the hospital's community health priorities and investments.

The Food, Activity and Nutrition (FAN) Initiatives team collaborates with key partners on local, state-wide and national levels to help ensure that supports for healthy eating and being physically active are always within reach for youth and their families where they live, learn, and play. FAN aims to improve the health and well-being of Chicagoland children, adolescents, and their families by addressing nutrition security, physical activity, and related chronic health conditions through community partnership, clinical collaboration, and improving upstream health factors.

This is a hybrid position. Team members are expected to work from the office (680 N. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL) at least one day per week. Some weeks may require additional days in the office.

Application Requirements

All applicants must submit a resume and cover letter. Resumes should be no more than 2 pages. Cover letters should describe the candidate's interest in the position and their areas of interest within food, nutrition, and physical activity space. Cover letters should be no more than 1 page.

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Pay Range

At Lurie Children's, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions.In addition to base salary, Lurie Children's offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentivesfor select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the followinglink to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount on services at Lurie Children's facilities
• Discount purchasing program

There's a Place for You with Us

At Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively "Lurie Children's"), we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints - recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship.This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Children's and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For questions about how to request an accommodation please contact: employeehealth@luriechildrens.org

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