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Statistical Analysis-R

http://www.statmethods.net/management/subset.html #how to select certain variables https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R30fX__WopM&list=LLACD97D4Ig-_pQfwCfOxxMg&index=1 #how to import data using MAC http://www.statmethods.net/management/subset.html

Center on Budget & Policy Priorities: SNAP Program, specific to MN.

http://www.cbpp.org/sites/default/files/atoms/files/snap_factsheet_minnesota.pdf

Master’s Project, related articles

http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2015/09/18/441143723/people-on-food-stamps-eat-less-nutritious-food-than-everyone-else http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2016/03/03/468955099/the-snap-gap-benefits-arent-enough-to-keep-many-recipients-fed

Community Health & Health Equity Consultant Job

Community Health & Health Equity Consultant Job APPLY NOW Apply now Date: Jun 29, 2016 Location: Eagan, Minnesota, US, 55122

About Blue Cross

Founded in 1933, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is the largest health plan in the state. We have more members, the largest network of providers and more products and services than any other plan in Minnesota. From the beginning, Blue Cross has been an innovator with a mission of making a healthy difference in people’s lives.

We understand the importance of finding a job that you truly enjoy — at a company that shares your values. We’ve made it easy to feel good about working at Blue Cross by encouraging volunteerism, valuing diversity and offering the flexibility you need to live a balanced life. We offer a suite of comprehensive medical and dental benefits as well as competitive pay, flexible work schedules and generous personal paid time off in addition to 20 hours of volunteer paid time off each year. We look forward to serving Minnesotans over the next 80 years and beyond. Join us and make a healthy difference through the work you do every day.

Description Summary The position is responsible the design, development, implementation and evaluation of one or more health improvement and health equity programs. The individual will have primary accountability for leading projects, coordinating and collaborating with staff in the Human Resources and External Relations Division and other divisions, meeting project objectives and collaboration with external entities. Projects often involve several partners and may require collaboration with external entities, requiring expertise in developing and maintaining strong business relationships as well as developing and implementing communications plans. .

The primary focus of this role is to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to implement policy, systems and environmental approaches to addressing health inequities, particularly as they relate to tobacco, healthy eating and physical activity. This position requires experience working inter-culturally in a community setting to address public health issues.

Accountabilities

Leads cross-functional planning and implements or oversees implementation of internal and external health improvement and health equity projects.

Develops and continually updates program or project plans, time lines, and deliverables while coordinating multiple sub-processes to expand and/or improve projects.

Manages vendor contracts and project budgets.

Provide technical assistance to internal stakeholders and community partners on systems, policy and environmental approaches to address health inequities.

Ensures that appropriate measurement and data analysis occurs for the project. This may include qualitative and quantitative review of findings, as well as barrier analyses through literature review, and stakeholder input.

Communicates project activities and outcomes with key internal and external stakeholders.

Maintains relationships with key external stakeholders such as public health agencies, community leaders, community coalitions, etc. as needed to collaborate on projects designed to improve health outcomes and health equity.

Oversees revisions of the program or project so that processes and programs comply with regulatory requirements.

Fosters teamwork through facilitation, coaching, mentoring and teaching

Demonstrates an understanding of Blue Cross’ business environment and impact on Center work

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in public health, public affairs, health promotion, health science or related field and 4 years of related experience in health equity; or 9 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.

Ability to analyze data and transform into information.

Demonstrated intercultural competency skills and experience in cross-cultural collaboration, including comfort in discussing individual and systemic racism and its impact on this work..

Demonstrated project management skills.

Content expertise in reduction of health risk behaviors using a policy, systems or environmental change approach.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Strong group facilitation skills.

In-state travel is required.

Preferred Requirements

Experience working on health equity issues that relate to healthy eating, physical activity/and/or tobacco

Master’s degree

Fluency in language(s) spoken by Minnesota’s immigrant communities

FLSA Status Exempt

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer that values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Make a difference

Thank you for your interest in Blue Cross. Be part of a company that lets you be you — and make a healthy difference in people’s lives every day

Blue Cross is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer that values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Blue Cross® and Blue Shield® of Minnesota and Blue Plus® are nonprofit independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association

Nearest Major Market: Minneapolis Job Segment: Healthcare Consultant, Medical, Consultant, Consulting, Financial, Healthcare, Contract, Finance

The Center for Prevention's mission is to make healthy choices possible for all Minnesotans. We tackle the leading causes of preventable disease – tobacco use, physical inactivity and unhealthy eating – to increase health equity, transform communities and create a healthier state.

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MADISON, CITY OF (WI) Food Policy Coordinator

MADISON, CITY OF (WI) invites applications for the position of: Food Policy Coordinator SALARY: $30.32 - $36.44 Hourly $2,425.46 - $2,914.96 Biweekly $5,255.16 - $6,315.75 Monthly $63,061.96 - $75,788.96 Annually

COMP. GROUP/RANGE: 18/10

JOB TYPE: PERMANENT FULL TIME

DEPARTMENT: Mayor

OPENING DATE: 06/02/16

CLOSING DATE: 06/23/16 11:59 PM

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This position will direct food policy work for the City of Madison by providing leadership and strategic direction to policymakers and stakeholders including, but not limited to, policy development, coordination, implementation, and analysis. This position will also oversee several food-related programs and provide administration and analysis of the programs. The position will have an intense focus on increasing equitable access to healthy, affordable, and culturally appropriate food to all communities and developing polices that positively impact the health and well-being of all residents of the City of Madison and beyond. The position is responsible for integrating principles of racial equity and social justice into all aspects of food systems work. The responsibilities include leading the city's efforts in food policies, programs, and initiatives by engaging key stakeholders, including elected officials, senior management, and key organizations; directing the work of key policy committees and/or councils; implementing policies, programs, and initiatives relating to food on behalf of the city by administering policy changes, managing contracts and projects, and leading initiatives; and, directly advising the Mayor on food policy and serving as his or her representative on food issues. The work is performed in the Mayor's Office and will require extraordinary hours outside of normal business hours, including night and evening meetings, travel, and weekend commitments.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage and coordinate the creation and implementation of food policies across City departments and the community. Advise, brief, and provide technical assistance to the Mayor, and other senior officials as necessary, regarding strategic direction and policy changes for local, regional, state, and federal issues relating to food systems. Manage city resources (budget items) devoted to food policies and initiatives by developing proposals and monitoring their progress through the city process including attending all necessary capital and operating budget meetings and providing briefings to city staff and policymakers on the various proposals. Facilitate the concentration of city resources towards vulnerable communities, including, but not limited to, communities of color, low-income areas, and immigrant populations, to improve food accessibility, affordability, and economic opportunity. Prioritize policies and initiative that positively impact low-income communities and communities of color by working directly with key resident stakeholders in neighborhoods of focus within the City. Identify and prioritize food issues as part of managing and implementing a strategic food plan, incorporating input from city departments, the Madison Food Policy Council, the Dane County Food Council, and Public Health Madison and Dane County. Provide direct staffing to the Mayor for both local and national events, conferences, and meetings that pertain to the advancement of food-related policies and/or initiatives. Lead an interdepartmental staff group of senior officials to direct strategic efforts relating to the implementation of food-related policies, initiatives, or programs. As necessary, fundraise on behalf of the city for funding of food-related programs, initiatives, and/or projects. Oversee the implementation of the Madison Public Market and other capital projects that have a direct link to improving the local and regional food system on behalf of the Mayor's Office. Oversee the implementation of the Pollinator Protection Plan across the city departments. Evaluate current and proposed city and national policies through research to determine the efficacy of approaches and develop and deliver presentations to relevant staff and stakeholders on the issue. Hire, supervise, and direct staff and/or interns as funding becomes available through the city and/or grant funding to advance city food policy. Develop and manage contracts for the purchase of services for food-related programming on behalf of the city. Administer the Healthy Retail Access Program on behalf of the City of Madison. Oversee programming related to community gardens by managing the contract that governs the Gardens Network. Develop, manage, oversee, and administer the City of Madison SEED Grant Program by writing contracts with grantees, evaluating the funded programs, and overseeing the use of city resources devoted to project/program. Expand the City involvement in the Summer Meals Program by working with REAP Food Group, the City Parks Division, Public Health Madison and Dane County, and working to increase the sites for free community meals in city parks. Evaluate all active and proposed programs to determine the efficacy of approaches and develop and deliver presentations to relevant staff, stakeholders, and policymakers. Provide strategic direction to the Madison Food Policy Council by guiding the priorities established.Duties include creating documents, such as goals, annual reports, and other guiding documents on behalf of the Madison Food Policy Council. Provide professional staff support to the Madison Food Policy Council and its subcommittees, task forces, and/or working groups. Assist in the recruitment of new members to the Madison Food Policy Council when vacancies occur and facilitate the participation of other sources of information, such as community leaders, other city staff, and national experts on topics. Perform related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of group dynamics and related facilitation skills. Working knowledge of process development and consensus building techniques. Working knowledge of the alcohol industry and the research relating the alcohol misuse and abuse, and familiarity with best practices in addressing issues. Working knowledge of the nature of drug and substance abuse, and techniques used in establishing effective prevention programs. Working knowledge of the literature and resources available to develop local awareness/abuse prevention programming. Working knowledge of local, regional, and national food systems policy and issues, and the history of such policies and their relationship to healthy food access. Working knowledge of public health, nutrition, agricultural, or food systems policy. Working knowledge of application nutrition theory and practices. Working knowledge and ability to use computer software applicable to the duties of the position. Ability to use computers to draft a variety of correspondence and reports, to conduct statistical analyses, and to conduct research. Ability to deal with complex information, to identify problems, and to conduct relevant research and analysis and prepare narrative and statistical reports. Ability to develop and make informational presentations in front of large groups. Ability to facilitate discussion and consider opposing viewpoints. Ability to understand and apply related regulations; and to advise others in their implementation. Ability to identify process stakeholders, to foster their involvement, and to reflect their respective positions in strategic process recommendations. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other City agencies and the public. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to support and advise policy bodies. Ability to assist in policy and ordinance development. Ability to attend meetings outside regular work hours. Ability to work independently and exercise judgment in making decisions. Ability to maintain adequate attendance.

Training and Experience:

Five years experience in health-related policy and/or advocacy work that involves leadership in managing and coordinating large projects, programs, and/or policies. Such experience will normally be gained after graduating from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Sociology, Political Science, Nutrition, or a related field. Possession of a Master's Degree in Public Health, Urban and Regional Planning, Public Administration, Public Policy, or a related field can be substituted for two years of experience. Other combinations of training and/or experience which can be demonstrated to result in the possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the duties of this position will also be considered.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The incumbent will be expected to attend meetings and provide presentations outside the normal work schedule, including evenings and weekends.

THE CITY OF MADISON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER FUNCTIONING UNDER AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN. WE ENCOURAGE MINORITIES, WOMEN AND INDIVIDUALS WITH A DISABILITY TO APPLY.

It is your responsibility to list all related jobs, correct dates of employment, average number of hours worked per week, etc. Be sure to place the complete job title on your application. If you wish to provide additional or supplemental information, please provide a resume in addition to the formal application. If you are still employed please indicate this. Failure to provide accurate and complete information may result in you not being considered for this position.

All applicants are notified by email of the status of their application in each selection process. Those applicants invited to exams will receive an email notice of the date, time, and location. Alternate exam dates/times are not available except in the case of an emergency. Emergency situations are reviewed on an individual basis. Conflicting work hours are not considered an emergency. Exams are job specific and are developed based on the duties to be performed and the criteria listed under the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities section of the job announcement . Exam results are generally available within 2 weeks of the exam, and will be emailed or may be accessed through your NEOGOV account. Due to the volume of exams given by our office, exam scores are not available via telephone.

As an employer, the City of Madison places a strong emphasis on customer service and strives to provide a working environment where: Engagement and equity are supported; Diversity and differing opinions are valued; Teamwork and open and honest communication are encouraged; Meeting customer needs through quality service is a common goal; Creativity is encouraged; Continuous learning and improvement is fostered. Come be a part of the team! APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: http://www.cityofmadison.com/hr

210 Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd. CCB Rm 501 Madison, WI 53703 608-266-4615

[email protected] Position #2016-00215 FOOD POLICY COORDINATOR SG

Food Policy Coordinator Supplemental Questionnaire

* 1. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - WRITTEN RESPONSE REQUIRED.

Please describe one example of a project that you worked on that involved navigating the interests of multiple stakeholders. How did you remedy any competing interests? Please describe the process and the final product. By checking this box, I acknowledge that my responses to the supplemental questions may be used as part of the selection process and may be used to determine whether or not I move forward in this recruitment process. I also acknowledge that my responses will be evaluated on my writing ability; which includes spelling, grammar and my ability to express my thoughts in a logical fashion, while clearly communicating my proper intentions. By checking this box, I acknowledge that my response to this question is required and must be submitted as an attachment in the "Attachment" section of the application with a maximum length of one (1) page. (If you haven't already attached your response, please return to your application to do so before submitting your application.) Checkbox Acknowledgement * 2. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - WRITTEN RESPONSE REQUIRED.

Identify three issues within the food system and briefly describe local solutions that you would propose to combat the problem. By checking this box, I acknowledge that my responses to the supplemental questions may be used as part of the selection process and may be used to determine whether or not I move forward in this recruitment process. I also acknowledge that my responses will be evaluated on my writing ability; which includes spelling, grammar and my ability to express my thoughts in a logical fashion, while clearly communicating my proper intentions. By checking this box, I acknowledge that my response to this question is required and must be submitted as an attachment in the "Attachment" section of the application with a maximum length of one (1) page. (If you haven't already attached your response, please return to your application to do so before submitting your application.) Checkbox Acknowledgement * 3. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - WRITTEN RESPONSE REQUIRED.

The goal of reducing racial disparities that exist in our community is a high priority for the City of Madison. The City of Madison, including the Mayor's Office, will play vital roles in helping to reduce disparities and create equal outcomes for everyone. In your experience, what concepts are important to consider when approaching work that will impact diverse populations and low income communities? What specific experience have you had working with diverse populations and/or low-income populations to prepare you for the work? By checking this box, I acknowledge that my responses to the supplemental questions may be used as part of the selection process and may be used to determine whether or not I move forward in this recruitment process. I also acknowledge that my responses will be evaluated on my writing ability; which includes spelling, grammar and my ability to express my thoughts in a logical fashion, while clearly communicating my proper intentions. By checking this box, I acknowledge that my response to this question is required and must be submitted as an attachment in the "Attachment" section of the application with a maximum length of one (1) page. (If you haven't already attached your response, please return to your application to do so before submitting your application.) Checkbox Acknowledgement * Required Question

The BECR Center strives to increase the understanding of how behavioral economics approaches can encourage healthier food choice.

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“White House, FDA Announce Long-Awaited Revisions to Food Labels For the first time in over 20 years, food nutrition labels in the United States are receiving a makeover. Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and First Lady Michelle Obama unveiled new standards for the labels, which will be fully required by 2018.

The updated label will emphasize calorie content in large, bold text. A new callout for "added sugars" will also appear, consistent with the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the Institute of Medicine's determination that calorie intake from added sugar is too high in the U.S. population and should be reduced. Knowing quantities of added sugar will help individuals identify how much sugar in their food is naturally occurring, such as sugars found in fruit or milk, and how much comes from additives like high-fructose corn syrup or cane sugar. Serving sizes will be adjusted to reflect the amounts people currently eat, enabling consumers to assess nutrition intake more accurately.

Common serving sizes have increased since the guidelines were last updated in 1994. Additionally, multi-serving packages such as bags of chips, or large bottles of soda, will have nutrition information displayed for the entire package, as well as the single-serving information."For more than 20 years, Americans have relied on the Nutrition Facts label as a leading source of information regarding calories, fat and other nutrients to help them understand more about the foods they eat in a day," said FDA Commissioner Robert Califf, M.D.

"The updated label makes improvements to this valuable resource so consumers can make more informed food choices - one of the most important steps a person can take to reduce the risk of heart disease and obesity."Please join the Consortium to Lower Obesity in Chicago Children in promoting these important changes that will assist families in Chicago - and beyond - in making positive nutrition choices, and help pave the way for our children's healthy futures.”

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Lots of articles on Aldi. Search: Aldi.

Super interesting bio on Theo Albrecht who owned Aldi Nord (Northern Germany) & Trader Joes and his brother Karl owned Aldi Sud (southern Germany) & operated the US Aldis.

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