Title:  Community Engagement Coordinator
FTE/Status: Part Time, between 20 to 26 hours weekly.  Grant funded position. 
Hours:  Mostly between Mon. to Fri.  8 to 5 p.m.  Some weekends and evenings.
Begin Date Target:  February 16th, 2021
Position Open Until Filled. Priority Deadline:  January 24th, 2021

To Apply:  Send or email cover letter, resume and three professional references (include position title in email subject line and ensure your name, phone number and email contacts are in both the cover letter and resume) to info@wfcn.org

Description:  Provides direct and indirect supports to prevention professionals, youth and families to increase coalition engagement, including public relations & outreach, program coordination and volunteer management.  Focuses on increasing youth and family leadership, prevention science knowledge and participation in coalition strategy.  Volunteer management and supervision of coalition members/club youth. Project activity, event and professional development coordination. Reports to Executive Director. Collaborates with Mt. Baker Comm. Coalition Coordinator.

• Essential Functions
  • Program Coordination: Plan and implement strategies to engage youth, families and community partners in the work of increasing protective factors and decreasing risk factors that impact youth substance use and promote mental wellbeing.  Follow DFC and DBHR work plans.
  • Youth Engagement Coordination: Plan, coordinate and implement training, activities and events for youth, families and prevention professionals that increases leadership skills, prevention science knowledge and advances prevention strategies and outcomes.
  • Professional Communication: Create quality print and electronic content & materials using a variety of technology.  Communicate clearly in written, verbal and visual formats for diverse audiences: youth, families and community at large. Provide frequent face-to-face, e-mail and phone contact with sector representatives and coalition members, including county-wide school systems, parents, youth and young adults.  Bilingual skills a plus!
  • Volunteer Coordination: Recruit, recognize, retain and management risks associated with member engagement. Collaborate with volunteers, coalition members and interns.
  • Advanced computing skills:  Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Desktop publishing software (i.e. Canva/Publisher). Create forms, flyers, spreadsheets; Website research; Be social media savvy. Able to learn new technology.
  • Community Capacity Development: Work collaboratively with staff and community partners, adhering to systems and procedures. Cultivate strategic partnerships to strengthen community and build program sustainability.
  • Demonstrate cultural humility and sensitivity. Work with diverse populations. Value and act to increase equity & social justice.
  • Values Aligned with WFCN Team: Practice Self-Care and Wellbeing. Be Honest and Transparent, Hopeful, Persistent & Collaborative; Show Positive psychology in word and deed. Have genuine interest in helping prevention of youth substance use and suicide; Be open-minded, grow-oriented, detail-oriented, and organized.  Show ability to understand larger systems thinking; Be a clear and respectful communicator

• Other Duties:
  • Administrative tasks—e-mailing, phone work, filing, copying, data entry and reporting as relevant to WFCN need and project assignment.
  • Attend Mt Baker Community Coalition Meetings and other community events and meetings as relevant according to availability.
  • Attend relevant trainings and be willing to travel. 
  • Seek funding opportunities through networking and research.
• Qualifications:
  • 1 year experience with human services, public health, education or related area utilizing skills outlined.
  • Preferred:  Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent professional experience

• Benefits:
  • Flexible scheduling aligned with needs of the project.
  • Employer share of employment taxes; L&I.
  • Mileage reimbursement for approved travel for business purposes.
  • Prorated medical or dental benefits for employees working 20 hours or more per week.
  • Professional development, resume building, professional recommendations.
  • Work in a positive and trauma informed organization with hard working professionals.

• Compensation:
  • Starting Range:  $18.50 to $19.40 hourly, depending on experience and funding.  

Whatcom Family & Community Network is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.