Youth Coordinator

Job Title: Youth Coordinator

Job Summary:

The Youth Coordinator will lead programs that provide tobacco and vaping prevention and cessation education to reduce the number of youth and young adults that use tobacco products or are vulnerable to future use.

*This is a grant funded position. Grant funded positions are contingent upon continued funding.

Key Duties/Responsibilities: The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.

• Completes assigned responsibilities for the Breathe Well Coalition.
• Travels in Kosciusko County and to other locations in the state several times a year for training or meetings.
• Manages and convenes county-wide peer to peer programs such as VOICE Core and Action Squads.
• Maintains relationships with the local school systems, assists in recruiting public schools that are selected to conduct the Indiana Youth Tobacco Survey in Fall of 2024, and assists in proctoring.
• Recruits and collaborates with diverse groups of individuals and organizational representatives of youth related organizations from the community.
• Expands reach by participating in local/regional/state community events, and conferences within assigned geographic areas to promote VOICE programs, campaigns/initiatives.
• Completes monthly electronic reports as required and responds to local and state needs for information as directed by the TPC Statewide VOICE Coordinator.
• Supports youth engagement strategies and study CDC’s Best Practices models in tobacco control.
• Uses proven, evidence-based actions to reduce tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke.
• Supports the coalition to strategize action to reduce youth tobacco use in Kosciusko County through policy and programs.
• Documents completion of activities contracted in the written work plan submitted with this proposal by the Coalition of Kosciusko County.
• Works with the Live Well Marketing Specialist to plan media campaigns including developing partnerships with local news venues and providing accurate local, state, national and international information on tobacco control to the news media as is necessary for education of the public on tobacco issues.
• Develops and maintains relationships with local and state policymakers to educate for policy change.
• Accept training and technical assistance and fully participates in the local and statewide youth empowerment program and initiatives.
• Attends community meetings or health fairs to understand community issues or to build relationships with community members.
• Prepares written summaries of data when needed.
• Adheres to the Live Well Kosciusko code of ethics, policies, and procedures.
• Keeps senior management informed with detailed and accurate reports or presentations.
• Serves on Live Well Kosciusko committees, working groups, and other bodies as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Passion for youth engagement and empowerment.
• Familiarity with media platforms and outlets.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking.
• Effective active listening skills and social perceptiveness.
• Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate events and activities required by the grant.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Two years of administrative experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times.

"We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,262.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $44,262