Project Coordinator, CHCC

University of New England Career•Biddeford, ME

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Coordinator will lead the formation of a stakeholder coalition to identify, develop, and implement actionable strategies to prevent childhood lead poisoning and promote community-level environmental change. This role provides support in developing, implementing, and achieving the goals and objectives of Lead Prevention Grants. The coordinator will build and maintain partnerships with local municipalities, family-serving organizations, businesses, and community stakeholders to advance lead poisoning prevention initiatives. They will conduct community education and awareness efforts through various channels, promote awareness of lead hazards, and advocate for policy development. The role involves planning and coordinating events, collaborating on media campaigns, monitoring grant activities, and maintaining knowledge of relevant research and best practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred in Public Health, Education, or a related field.
Minimum of two years of relevant experience in community health, policy development, housing initiatives, municipal programs, community engagement, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience in leadership, community organizing, stakeholder engagement, meeting facilitation, and public speaking or community relations.
Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Demonstrated ability to develop written communications, including press releases, promotional materials, educational resources, and presentations.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse community partners, organizations, and stakeholders.
Must have reliable transportation for local travel.
Ability to participate in occasional evening and weekend community events and activities.

Nice To Haves

Experience with social media management, website content development, and graphic design is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the formation of a stakeholder coalition to identify, develop, and implement actionable strategies to prevent childhood lead poisoning and promote community-level environmental change.
Provide support in developing, implementing, and achieving the goals and objectives of Lead Prevention Grants.
Build and maintain partnerships with local municipalities, family-serving organizations, businesses, and community stakeholders to advance lead poisoning prevention initiatives.
Conduct community education and awareness efforts through training sessions, community events, speaking engagements, and outreach activities using multimedia channels, including social media, public service announcements (PSAs), press releases, and educational materials.
Promote awareness of lead hazards and provide targeted education to priority populations while incorporating cultural responsiveness into all planning, outreach, and evaluation activities.
Advocate for policy development and initiatives that support environmental health improvements and lead poisoning prevention.
Plan, coordinate, and participate in events and activities that increase awareness of public health initiatives.
Collaborate with CHCC leadership and staff to develop media campaigns and support website and social media content.
Monitor, track, and report grant-related activities, including preparing and maintaining records, reports, and documentation required by funding sources using Microsoft Word and Excel.
Maintain current knowledge of research, data, best practices, and emerging trends related to grant initiatives and public health programming.
Participate in required and relevant professional development opportunities to maintain the knowledge and skills necessary to perform job responsibilities.