Program Assistant - Remote

Families in Washington, DC’s Wards 7 and 8 face the city’s highest rates of food insecurity and diet-related chronic disease. Children’s National Hospital offers a produce prescription and nutrition education program to support families. Ideal candidates are passionate about nutrition, health equity, and community-based prevention with compassionate communication.

Assist staff in the daily execution of program tasks and projects, providing administrative support to Program Manager and Program Coordinator. Maintain office files, complete purchase and reimbursement requests, and manage financial records. Assist with fundraising by researching funding prospects, drafting donor communications, and managing event logistics.

Collaborate with co-workers on day-to-day tasks and responsibilities. Provide excellent customer service to clinical team, patient families, and referring physicians. Help families navigate complex hospital system while maintaining composure in a busy clinic environment.

Support data and research by keeping program statistics and maintaining research databases per IRB requirements for patient privacy. Assist with special projects related to program goals and mission. This PRN position requires commitment up to 20-30 hours per week.