Tobacco Prevention & Garden Coordinator

Description

Title: Tobacco Prevention & Garden Coordinator
Location: 620 NE 2nd Street, Gresham OR 97030
Schedule: This is an in person position, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm approximately, with weekends and evenings occasionally required
Wage Range: $23.50 - $31.00 hourly, non-exempt

If You are a motivated and dedicated Tobacco Prevention Specialist and Garden Coordinator looking for an opportunity to contribute to an organization making a positive impact, we want to hear from you! 

At NARA NW, you'll find a supportive and inclusive work environment where every member of our team is valued and respected. Whether you're passionate about healthcare, behavioral health, education, or social services, there's a place for you to make a positive impact. 

Company Mission:

The mission of NARA NW is to provide education, physical, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and anyone in need.

About the Company:

At NARA NW, we provide essential services and support to Native American and Alaska Native people, empowering them to lead healthy, fulfilling lives. As an organization rooted in cultural heritage and community values, we offer a unique and rewarding opportunity to make a direct positive impact in the lives of others.

We have over 400 employees in a wide range of programs and services, including medical and dental care, addiction treatment, housing assistance, and cultural enrichment programs, there are endless opportunities to grow and thrive in your career while making a difference in the lives of others.

Position Overview:

The Tobacco Prevention and Garden Technician is a full-time position that will primarily assist in the care and maintenance of NARA NW’s healing gardens and spaces. This position will support the implementation and expansion of gardens across multiple NARA NW facilities, helping to develop smaller gardens and garden beds where needed. The technician will focus on land management and plant care during the gardening season and help integrate these efforts into tobacco prevention education, using the garden as a key tool in outreach and programming. In the off-season, they will shift focus to assisting with tobacco prevention education events and other program initiatives. This position will also support the Tobacco Prevention Manager in overseeing the strategic plans, goals, and objectives of the program. Additionally, the technician will assist with budgeting, contracts, grant applications, proposals, and Tribal partnerships as needed.

What you will do:

• Care for and maintain NARA NW’s healing gardens and surrounding spaces, with a focus on land management and plant care.
• Assist in the development of new garden beds and smaller gardens at additional NARA NW facilities.
• Facilitate garden-based tobacco prevention groups, integrating traditional plant knowledge and tobacco education.
• During off-seasons, assist with tobacco prevention education events and campaigns.
• Collaborate on long- and short-term garden and land management plans in alignment with the tobacco prevention program’s goals.
• Assist in updating and managing NARA NW’s tobacco/nicotine policy.
• Create social media messaging centered on commercial tobacco cessation and the distinctions between commercial and traditional tobacco use.
• Facilitate tobacco cessation groups when appropriate.
• Assist with grant reports, contracts, and program budget management.
• Data entry and administrative support as required.
• Become a Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS).
• Participate in training and certification for Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (ASIST) and Question Persuade Refer (QPR).
• Attend Tribal prevention camps as needed.

Qualifications

We would like to hear from people that have:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience with plant care, land management, or garden maintenance is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of traditional foods, plants, medicines, and their relationship to tobacco prevention.
• Previous experience working with tobacco/nicotine prevention, cessation, or education.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends when required.
• Access to a reliable vehicle and a valid driver’s license with proof of auto insurance.

What’s in it for you?

14 Paid Holidays: New Years, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Battle of Little Big Horn, 4th of July, Labor Day, United Indigenous Day, Indigenous People's Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas!

Benefits: Employees working 20 hours, or more are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective from the 1st of the month following the date of hire. 

• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente
• 14 Paid Federal Holidays (Listed Above)
• 13 Paid Days of Sick Time
• 13 Paid Days of PTO (Vacation accruals increase with years of service to a maximum of 26 days)
• $50,000 Life Insurance & AD&D
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account 
• Health Spending Account
• 401(k) with 4% Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Inclement Weather Days (Snow Days)
• Referral Program- (Up to $1000 Dollars)
• Company Phone
• Company Laptop
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness -NARA NW is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit, FQHC

How to apply:

1. To Quick Apply, go to Careers – NARA NW (naranorthwest.org)
2. Look for the position you want to apply for and submit a resume (Required) and cover letter (Not required), that’s all!
3. Feel free to contact recruiting@naranorthwest.org if you have any questions or would like to know where your application is in the process.

NARA NW is fully committed to supporting sobriety. To support NARA NW in its mission, all employees agree to refrain from illicit drug use, marijuana use, and prescription drug abuse, both on and off the job. In addition, all employees agree to model alcohol sobriety. Modeling alcohol sobriety means not consuming, discussing, or promoting the use of alcohol, on the job, on social media and when in the community where the employee would be likely to be seen by NARA NW clients or community. If in recovery, employees must have been sober/clean for a length of time sufficient to demonstrate that they will be able to remain sober. 

Consistent with NARA NW’s sobriety policy, all employees, volunteers, interns, and contractors, as applicable, are required to sign a “Drug-Free/Alcohol-Free Workplace Certification Form” and NARA NW “Modeling Sobriety Policy Form” as a condition of employment to confirm that they are aware of this policy and that they agree to comply with it. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. This policy is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and its state counterpart.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position’s activities and requirements, the agency reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties, as necessary.

Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, US Code, Sections 472 and 473). NARA Northwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Within the scope of Indian Preference, all candidates will receive equal consideration. Experience working with Native American/ Alaska Native community is considered a plus.

Salary : $24 - $31