Job details
Salary from $40,000 a year job type full-time temporary contract number of hires for this role 1
Qualifications
Bachelor`s (preferred)
Negotiation: 1 year (preferred)
Full job description
Position title: drug free community grant project coordinator
This grant will help the coalition achieve its goals by implementing strategies to prevent and reduce nicotine and marijuana use among lqbtq+ youth.
Full time position
Essential functions:
1Provide leadership support for all kent county prevention coalition meetings
2Develop meeting agendas, meeting notices, recordkeeping and other administrative duties.
3Ensure all dfc grant record keeping and recording requirements are met.
4Facilitate the drug free communities strategic work plan as described in the grant document such as developing community partnerships; recruiting new coalition members; and other coalition events, partnering with volunteers, youth , schools, youth serving organizations and other community based stakeholders.
5Provide leadership in planning and coordinating community and school based education and awareness events, media campaigns, and community/parent outreach.
6Secure in-kind donations, and identify local funding opportunities from individuals, service clubs, businesses and foundations.
7Make presentations about the mission and work of the coalition to service clubs and other community groups.
8Mandatory attendance at required dfc trainings.
9Serve as a key liaison between kent county prevention coalition and the general public, service providers, boards and interested parties.
10Develop reports, documents, brochures, newsletters
11Leverage resources for sustainability of the kent county prevention coalition: research, identify, and prepare applications to obtain funding for various projects, studies, or programs.
12Develop and maintain a record-keeping system that provides for the proper evaluation, control and documentation of assigned operationsPrepare and submit timely reports, budget and financial operations, and projects and resource development in line with goals and in compliance with the dfcg.
13Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other coalition, staff, service providers, contractors, public officials, the public, and representatives of other agencies.
Minimum qualifications:
1Bachelor’s degree in education, social services or closely related field preferredA minimum of two years education in closely related field combined with five years experience in community coalition building and prevention practices can be substituted for bachelors degree requirementPreference will be given to candidates with knowledge in youth substance use prevention, youth prevention programs, prevention principles and experience in coalition building, community mobilization and outreach
2Working knowledge of microsoft office software applications including; excel, word, publisher, etcMust have exceptional interpersonal relations skills, strong organizational skills and the ability to create and maintain community partnerships.
3Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and ability to make effective public presentations.
Preferred qualifications and skills
1Knowledge of planning principles, practices, and techniques as they relate to human services and community development, with special emphasis on programs and services for at-risk youth and families.
2Strong operational skills in data collection and analysis, and grant-writing skills.
3Knowledge and practices of budget development, grant acquisition, and administration.
4Working knowledge of application and interpretation of federal, state and local rules, regulations, codes and ordinances as they relate to area of assignment.
5Experience working with youth and school programs.
6Working knowledge of principles and techniques of program evaluation and monitoring.
Employment requirements
1Ability to independently initiate, plan and complete work assignments
2May be assigned to work on both long and short-term projects and have more than one project assignment at any given time.
3Appear for scheduled work with regular, reliable and punctual attendance.
4Establish and maintain cooperative, effective, and productive working relationships using tact, patience and courtesy.
5Effectively plan and organize work and complete tasks within prescribed timeframes.
6Travel required, reimbursed within travel budget.
7Ability to lift and carry supplies and/or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Location:
Warwick, ri
Submit letter of interest and resume to:
Fabiola mendes
Job types: full-time, contract, temporary
Pay: from $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to friday
Education:
Bachelor`s (preferred)
Experience:
Negotiation: 1 year (preferred)
Work location:
One location
Work remotely:
Yes
Work location: one location
