Up to 6 fellowships available
Brief Description: Assist the Mt. Baker Community Coalition (MBCC) to complete grant-based projects such as Alcohol Community Assessment of Neighborhood Stores (CANS) and Cannabis Sticker Shock Campaign, engage in community outreach and attend/present to coalition meetings as youth/young adult representatives.
FTE/Status: Seeking applicants ages 16-24 for up 6 paid part-time youth leadership and workforce development fellowships. Typically, 6-10 hours a week, depending on the context of placement. Position begins May 20th and ends September 25th, 2021.
To Apply: Request an application packet. Email Emma Giri at connect@wfcn.org. All completed application packets are due by May 7th at 3pm.
Essential Functions:
| Attend prevention skills education trainings. |
| Attend, design, and implement sessions for development of CANS and Sticker Shock Campaign. |
| Assess local neighborhood stores, communicate with managers and staff, collect and analyze data for Community Assessment of Neighborhood Stores (CANS) effort. |
| Attend MBCC meetings and present data and findings from CANS and outcomes from Sticker Shock Campaign. |
| Be an ambassador for the MBCC; help the community increase awareness about the coalition’s purpose/efforts within your circles of influence, following best practices in prevention (family, school, peers, etc.) |
| Generate ideas for future youth engagement in the MBCC. |
| Assist in designing retailer education packets and recognition material. |
| Manage internship requirements as outlined by MBCC. |
Preferred Skills or Characteristics
| Ability to demonstrate contextual experience in the Mount Baker Community including residence, association, or historical experiences. |
| Organizational skills and ability to navigate community relationships. |
| Strong verbal communication skills, public speaking, community outreach |
| Positive attitude |
| Interest in change for positive community health and social justice |
Benefits:
| Professional development, professional recommendations |
| Community networking and awareness |
| Meaningful work and recognition for a job well done |
| Personal satisfaction from making a positive change in your community |
| Resume writing assistance |
Compensation:
| Upon project completion, in September, each Baker Youth Prevention Fellow will receive $500 for completing the project and essential functions. |
