MV HOPE COORDINATOR

THE SKAGIT VALLEY FAMILY YMCA • Mount Vernon, WA

4d • $25 - $31 • Hybrid

About The Position

The MV Hope Coalition Coordinator provides leadership, coordination, and administration of the MV Hope Coalition, a community-based substance use prevention coalition serving the Mount Vernon School District through Washington State's Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative (CPWI). The Coordinator is responsible for planning, implementing, evaluating, and sustaining coalition activities using the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) and evidence-based prevention practices. This position builds partnerships across multiple community sectors, facilitates coalition development, oversees prevention planning and evaluation, manages contract deliverables, and coordinates community-wide prevention initiatives that improve youth behavioral health outcomes. Working collaboratively with community leaders, schools, youth-serving organizations, healthcare providers, law enforcement, behavioral health agencies, businesses, local government, parents, youth, and other partners, the Coordinator promotes environmental prevention strategies, strengthens protective factors, and supports long-term community capacity to prevent youth substance use and promote mental wellness. The Coordinator functions with a high degree of independence while maintaining close collaboration with YMCA leadership, Health Care Authority Prevention System Managers, prevention providers, subcontractors, and coalition members to ensure successful implementation of grant requirements and measurable community impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Human Services, Behavioral Sciences, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Education, Public Administration, Health Education, or a closely related field. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum of two years of experience in prevention, community organizing, coalition development, public health, youth development, behavioral health, education, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating community-based programs or collaborative initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of prevention science, public health principles, and community mobilization.
• Experience using data to guide planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Excellent organizational, facilitation, presentation, writing, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet contractual deadlines.
• Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, virtual meeting platforms, and data management systems.
• Valid Washington State driver's license, reliable transportation, and automobile insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Prevention Professional (CPP) credential or ability to obtain within 18 months.
• Experience with Washington State Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative (CPWI).
• Knowledge of the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) and Communities That Care (CTC).
• Experience managing grants and government contracts.
• Experience facilitating diverse community coalitions.
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency preferred.
• Familiarity with prevention data systems including Minerva.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate the MV Hope Community Coalition, ensuring representation from all required community sectors.
• Recruit, orient, train, and retain diverse coalition members reflective of the Mount Vernon community.
• Build coalition capacity through education, leadership development, and technical assistance.
• Coordinate coalition committees, workgroups, strategic planning sessions, and annual action planning.
• Foster collaboration among schools, healthcare providers, youth organizations, law enforcement, local government, businesses, faith communities, parents, and youth.
• Represent MV Hope at local, regional, statewide, and national prevention meetings, conferences, and collaborative initiatives.
• Collaborate with neighboring coalitions and regional prevention partners to strengthen community prevention efforts.
• Recruit and supervise volunteers, interns, and community partners as appropriate.
• Lead coalition implementation using the Strategic Prevention Framework by: Conducting community assessments and reviewing local prevention data. Identifying community strengths along with risk and protective factors. Facilitating strategic planning based on data-driven community priorities. Guiding coalition selection of evidence-based prevention strategies. Supporting implementation fidelity and continuous quality improvement. Developing sustainability plans for coalition efforts.
• Assist coalition members and community partners in understanding: Prevention science, Risk and protective factors, Environmental prevention strategies, Evidence-based prevention practices, Population-level prevention approaches, Community mobilization strategies.
• Coordinate coalition-supported prevention initiatives, including but not limited to: PAX Good Behavior Game, Positive Action, SPORT Prevention, Youth leadership programming, Parent education, Community awareness campaigns, Environmental prevention strategies, Community education and training events.
• Coordinate implementation partners, Monitor work plans and timelines, Support program fidelity, Track participation and outcomes, Ensure contractual compliance.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations, schools, healthcare providers, behavioral health agencies, civic organizations, businesses, and local government.
• Identify community resources and emerging prevention needs.
• Facilitate community engagement activities and educational events.
• Develop culturally responsive outreach strategies that increase participation among underserved populations.
• Coordinate bilingual communication and facilitation in English and Spanish as needed through direct communication or interpretation services.
• Support youth engagement and meaningful opportunities for youth voice in coalition planning.
• Develop and deliver prevention education and professional development opportunities.
• Provide technical assistance to coalition members, subcontractors, community organizations, schools, and prevention partners.
• Develop educational materials, presentations, workshops, and resource guides.
• Stay informed on current prevention research and emerging best practices.
• Serve as a community resource on prevention science, youth behavioral health, and evidence-based prevention strategies.
• Design and implement data collection methods and evaluation tools.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret community data to guide prevention planning.
• Conduct participant surveys and coalition assessments.
• Evaluate coalition effectiveness and prevention outcomes.
• Prepare monitoring reports, summaries, and presentations for coalition leadership and funders.
• Maintain accurate records within required reporting systems, including Minerva and other HCA reporting platforms.
• Complete monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc reports within contractual timelines.
• Monitor coalition benchmarks, strategic plans, logic models, work plans, and performance measures.
• Ensure compliance with all Washington State Health Care Authority CPWI contract requirements.
• Coordinate implementation of the coalition's five-year strategic plan and annual action plans.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and conduct site visits as required.
• Interpret federal, state, and local prevention regulations to ensure program compliance.
• Coordinate required documentation, deliverables, and reporting deadlines.
• Assist with budget development and monitor expenditures in collaboration with YMCA leadership.
• Assist with grant applications, sustainability planning, fundraising, and resource development.
• Develop newsletters, presentations, prevention messaging, and educational materials.
• Maintain coalition website content and social media platforms.
• Coordinate media campaigns and public awareness initiatives aligned with statewide prevention messaging.
• Respond to media requests and participate in interviews, public presentations, and community forums.
• Promote coalition accomplishments through community reports and stakeholder communications.
• Attend required Health Care Authority provider meetings, trainings, and conferences.
• Maintain current knowledge of prevention science, behavioral health, and public health best practices.
• Obtain and maintain Certified Prevention Professional (CPP) credential if not currently certified.
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards in accordance with YMCA policies and applicable regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of MV Hope and Social Impact Programs.

Benefits

• Free YMCA household membership
• 403(b) Saving Account enrollment
• 8 paid federal holidays a year (full-time benefited employees to be eligible)
• Additional bilingual, premium pay of $1.00 for those who are fluent bilingual Spanish, Triqui, Mixtec, Russian and Ukrainian speakers.
• Paid Sick & Vacation Day (accrual begins from day-1, eligible to use after 90-days)
• 2 paid personal days & 1 paid birthday per year
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance (full-time benefited employees to be eligible)
• 403(b) Retirement Employer Match (after 2 years with 1,000 hours)
• Life insurance, and more! (full-time benefited employees to be eligible)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level