Seeking an individual with boundless energy, passionate about substance use prevention among youth, self-motivated with excellent communication and networking skills. The position of Project Coordinator requires someone who will be able to provide grant oversight specific to the Irondequoit Community including:

· grant implementation

· capacity building

· volunteer management

· community outreach

· financial oversight of and management of budget and reporting of all payables in coordination with the Program Director, President of the Board/Treasurer of the Board.

· oversight of strategic planning

Training will be provided but some familiarity of the Strategic Prevention Framework is preferred. All work is done collaboratively with the Program Director and other grant coordinators, multiple community partners, board members, staff, and volunteers. This is a full-time position with flexibility of hours as needed. May include some weekend hours for events which is roughly 10% of the position. Drug-Free Irondequoit: Together dba Uplift Irondequoit is an Equal Opportunity Employer and subscribes to a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy.

Qualifications:

• Experience or connections in working within the Irondequoit community preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree is preferred in public health or related field such as health education, prevention work, health administration, policy planning or in community/organizational psychology with an emphasis on prevention work. No additional experience necessary but is preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills, strategic planning and written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge, skills and previous experience with social media and search engine optimization for business.
• Demonstrated transparent and high integrity leadership
• Experience in running a committee or small group planning sessions, comfortable with public speaking.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 30lbs for multiple community event set ups and breakdowns.
• Must have a valid license and provide own transportation
• Must be able to work in office typical Monday-Friday work day hours with 2 days potentially remote and occasional weekend and evening events.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel and general computer skills.
• This grant follows CDC and CADCA guidelines.

Minimum base salary: $42,500/year plus medical benefit allowance. Additional salary to be discussed at the time of hire for Director position based on experience.

Apply with resume and cover letter by August 9. Interviews will be scheduled for the week of August 12-23.

Expected start date: September 9, 2024

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $42,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Project management: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Rochester, NY 14617 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Rochester, NY 14617: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rochester, NY 14617