Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

  Title: YMCA Coalition Coordinator  

Position Summary:

 

This position supports the work of the Y to strengthen community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The coordinator will manage the Community Coalition on Youth Substance Misuse activities and strengthen and implement prevention strategies at the community level as set forth in the SAMHSA grant aimed at preventing and reducing the onset or progression of substance abuse and its related problems.

Responsibilities:  

1. Facilitates the daily implementation of the coalition’s action plan.

2. Manages coalition’s trainings, workshops and impact events to enhance skills and raise awareness around best practices for youth substance use prevention.

3. Implements and manages mentorship and outreach programs including activities outside the Y’s walls to create positive developmental opportunities for youth.

4. Provide assistance to community partners with initiatives focused around changing consequences (incentives/disincentives).

5. Develop, implement, and manage youth prevention specific programs.

6. Ensure that program standards are met and safety procedures are followed.

7. Regularly report to the coalition members each strategy’s success, challenges, lessons learned and assist in planning adjustments and next steps.

8. Mentor coalition members to implement actions plans.

9. As needed, function as a spokesperson by tabling and providing presentations.

10. Organize community-wide projects and youth events.

11. Responsible for organizing, leading, and mentoring several youth groups throughout schools and local agencies.

Qualifications:  

· Bachelor's degree in human services, social services, recreation, or equivalent.

· Ability to direct programs through supervision of volunteers and staff, development and monitoring of budgets, marketing and public relations, program development and fundraising.

· Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations.

· Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations.

· A valid driving license with a reliable vehicle.

 

Benefits:
Part-time employees are eligible to receive the following benefits:

• Membership to the Y 
• Flexible schedules 
• Professional development opportunities 
• 401a retirement plan with company match, plus option to contribute to a 403b retirement savings account 
• The opportunity to work for a mission-driven organization and to make a real difference in the lives of others in your community 

About Us  
The Keene Family YMCA is a 501(c)3 charitable organization, committed to strengthening our community through programs and services focused on Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility. We are only impactful in our work when we have dedicated, knowledgeable, passionate staff who believe in our cause.

Perhaps YOU are the cause-driven leader we are looking for that can build personal and meaningful relationships with YMCA members, participants, volunteers, and guests. While exemplifying the Y’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the four-character values of Caring, Honesty, Respect & Responsibility and responding to all member and community inquiries in a timely manner. 

All positions require passing a background check. 

The Keene Family YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital or family status.

Compensation details: 21-23 Hourly Wage

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