Community Prevention Project Coordinator

Educational Service District 112•ESD 112 - Vancouver Campus, WA

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is for a Community Prevention Project Coordinator within ESD 112, serving Southwest Washington and other areas of the state. The role involves managing federal, state, and private grants to support community-based prevention coalitions. A complete application requires a work history of up to 10 years, at least three professional references, a cover letter, and a resume. The position is full-time, 240 days a year, with regular attendance being crucial for consistency and a positive learning environment. The salary range is $35.85 - $43.61 per hour, with placement based on education and certificated experience. The first review date for applications is June 26th.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Education, Health Education, Communications, Social Sciences, or closely related field OR a High School Diploma or GED and four years of experience in Youth Substance Use Prevention.
Two years of experience of community based prevention coalitions.
Knowledge of substance abuse prevention and prevention science, community development and mobilization, youth development principles, and community organizing approaches.
Ability to create and sustain effective relationships with community partners, foster and share leadership among individuals in the community, and build bridges among diverse community members and organizations.
Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI.
Certified Prevention Professional, or ability to obtain credential within 12 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Excellent oral and written communication; public speaking and training; group and meeting facilitation; word processor, spreadsheet, and internet skills; ability to learn new concepts quickly; and self-motivated with ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

Serves as a staff member for the coalition to plan, implement and report on prevention strategies.
Develops and writes, in partnership with coalition members, the strategic action plan and work plan utilizing the Strategic Prevention Framework.
Recruit and retain membership on the coalition and support from local key stakeholders/leaders.
Function as a liaison among the coalition members, funders and other partners and with the community.
Coordinate regular meetings to ensure implementation of strategic plans.
Develop and manage coalition budgets in coordination with coalition leadership and fiscal agent.
Consult and train coalition members on the strategic prevention framework and implementing prevention strategies.
Report on the progress towards goals and objectives of the strategic plan in compliance with grant requirements.
Provide or coordinate services, implement activities and manage coalition trainings with the guidance of the coalition members.
Work with coalition members to develop and monitor outcomes.
Coordinate community outreach efforts (i.e. Presentations, newsletter, volunteer recruitment, school education awareness events, and media campaigns).
Other duties as assigned.