Job description

YPCI Part-Time Employment Opportunity

Faces 4 Change (F4C) Drug Free Communities (DFC) Coalition is a newly funded coalition in the city of Harrisonburg, Va. The Youth Popular Culture Institute, Inc. (YPCI) was awarded a US Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Drug-Free Communities Coalition grant for Harrisonburg, VA in December 2020. This grant was awarded to implement evidence-based environmental strategies for the prevention of marijuana and the non-medical prescription drugs among youth. In July 2021, YPCI received a Notice of Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) Award for F4C MethAmphetamine Prevention, or M.A.P., to assist in preventing methamphetamine use among youth aged 12-18.

Our intent and purpose is to establish and strengthen collaboration among communities, public and private non-profit agencies, and local to support the efforts of community coalitions working to prevent and reduce substance abuse among youth and we are seeking someone who also has a passion for substance use prevention among youth.

We are looking for a dedicated part-time member to join our team as our Project Coordinator, who would be responsible for administering and coordinating Coalition activities including information/data management, meeting coordination, and communication with members in between meetings. Approximately 10-12 hrs. per week is required, although some weeks may be less. Mostly remote work, with occasional in-person work. This job owuld be perfect for a professor or other professional looking for a part-time job!

Selected tasks of the Project Coordinator include:

• Sector Membership Management
• Scheduling Monthly Coalition Meetings & sending invite to Coalition and F4C Team
• Setting up all Zoom Meetings, including 1 on 1 meetings with Project Director and Monthly Coalition meetings
• Host Coalition Meetings along with Community Connector and/or Project Director
• Executive Assistant to Project Director
• Implement membership recruitment and retention plan
• Respond to telephone calls and emails about Coalition activities
• Support Coalition committees
• Develop reports of Coalition meetings
• Assist with planning special events
• Attend related trainings and technical assistance activities
• Communicate with Coalition Members and F4C Team, as needed
• Assist in preparing Coalition agendas
• Work with Project Director on various Tasks to be determined by both parties
• Report to the Project Director and the Faces 4 Change Coalition
• Serve as the Coalition’s point of contact
• Assisting in ensuring grant compliance

Proficiency with Google platforms such as Google Drive, Google Slides, G-Mail, Google Forms, Google Contacts, etc.; Microsoft Office; graphic editing platform Canva (or another), as well as overall familiarity with social media management is helpful. Good writing, leadership, oral communication and skills necessary to effectively work with community and city sector member representatives (e.g., local businesses, youth, parents, community-based organizations, colleges and universities and media, etc.) is a plus. Being bilingual (English and Spanish) isn’t required, but helpful as we reach across numerous ethnic communities in Harrisonburg. Strong organizational skills are also required. Must have a college degree or be working towards the completion of one.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $1,000.00 - $1,200.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Harrisonburg, VA 22801: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Google Suite: 1 year (Required)
• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Harrisonburg, VA 22801

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