Community Coalition Organizer - TNCAP (Part-time)

Archdiocese of NY Drug Abuse Prevention Program (ADAPP) • Part-time • Bronx, NY, US • $27k - $30k / year • 2m ago

ADAPP is seeking a Part-Time (21 hours) Community Coalition Organizer for the Throggs Neck Community Action Partnership (TNCAP). TNCAP is a community-based coalition mobilizing key leaders and residents to implement environmental strategies to reduce and prevent underage drinking and substance use in the Northeast (Throggs Neck) section of the Bronx. This dynamic position plays a key role in developing meaningful community-wide, evidence-based environmental strategies directly linked to the risk and protective factors related to reduce substance use among youth and adults. Duties of the Community Coalition Organizer include needs assessment, surveys, strategic planning including a logic model, action plan and cultural responsiveness plan, health disparities impact statement, outcome data, member recruitment and retention, coordination of coalition meetings, implementation of initiatives, and assisting with reporting requirements for federal, state, and local funders. Other duties include managing coalition communications, planning and implementing substance use prevention campaigns, and ensuring that the coalition is meeting the goals of the grant by monitoring progress and documenting outcomes.

Responsibilities include:

Oversee and execute the day-to-day operations of the coalition to ensure fidelity of activities and ensure all activities meet grant requirements
Oversee and implement all deliverables as outlined in the grant workplan
Act as the liaison and interact with community members and organizations
Prepare proposals and grants
Develop and monitor the projects’ activities
Monitor grant reporting
Organize monthly meetings, inform members, develop the agendas, and compile minutes
Conduct trainings for the community as needed
Monitor and provide content for the coalition’s Facebook page and other social media platforms
Report to the Project Director/Special Projects Manager and perform other duties as assigned as needed.

Necessary Skills:

Knowledge of substance abuse prevention strategies
Knowledge of community organizing and community coalition work
Ability to work with diverse individuals from the community, i.e., legislators, schools, faith, civic organizations, etc.
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to work some evenings and attend meetings outside of normal workday, as required
Experience working with community or public health organizations
Knowledge of Facebook and other social media platforms
Ability to lift 20 lbs.
Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License and a car to travel to and from community events and work-related activities.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Community Health, Public Health, or a related field, with a minimum of 3 years’ work experience working with coalitions.
Strong writing and speaking skills, organizational skills, and the ability to interact with community members.
Must have familiarity with the Throggs Neck Section of the Bronx
Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
Knowledge of federal and state substance use prevention grants a plus.

Travel is required to attend meetings and training sessions. Some out-of-state travel may be required as well as work outside normal business hours at night or on weekends to run meetings, attend events and/or trainings.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $27,000.00 - $30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Paid time off

Schedule:

Day shift

Application Question(s):

Do you have 3 years working experience with coalitions?
Are you able and willing to travel to meetings and training sessions, and travel out of state, if required?
Are you able to work outside normal business hours at night or on weekends to run meetings, attend events and/or trainings?
Are you familiar with the Throggs Neck section of the Bronx?

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Willingness to travel:

25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person