We know of 2 jobs at Bay Area Community Resources as of April 2024, including roles such as Youth Program Coordinator, and Coalition Coordinator.
More than 30+ days
ABOUT YOU
You believe that young people are inherently knowledgeable and capable of anything and that communities have a right to live in environments that promote health. You have experience working with youth and want to empower them to reduce underage drinking and drug use and related health disparities. You work well on your own, but enjoy being part of a supportive team with a common mission.
This is a full-time position (.9FTE through June 2023, moving to 1 FTE July 1, 2023)
Benefits:
- Pay: $25.71/hour
- Medical, dental, vision, wellness program, mental health resources, life insurance, flexible spending account, 401(k)
- Sick and vacation time
- Training and professional development opportunities
Requirements
- B.A. in related area of study such as education/public policy/public health or three years of community-based experience, emphasis on youth leadership, community health, or public policy preferred.
- Demonstrated experience working with policy-makers and community stakeholders and/or high school-aged youth to promote policy change; experience in public health highly desirable.
- Cultural competency and substantial experience working with diverse communities; ability to be flexible and positive working with people and orgs with different backgrounds and viewpoints.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills, confidence in public speaking, and ability to balance competing demands.
- Ability to acquire deep substantive understanding of subject areas including California alcohol and cannabis law and issues affecting public health in low-income and immigrant communities.
- Valid drivers license is required; Spanish-English bilingual preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Recruit, hire, train and supervise high school age youth from three high schools in West Contra Costa County.
- Coordinate appropriate trainings and provide ongoing project support for young people.
- Act as a youth development practitioner in accordance with BACR Best Practices.
- Support youth and collaborate with school and community partners to Implement the work plan.
- Organize and carry out enrichment activities to promote youth leadership and group development.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders, including other service providers,community leaders, client groups, government and civic organizations and coalitions.
- Manage day-to-day program operations, monitor achievement of outcome goals and objectives.
- Collect relevant data; provide documentation and reports, support evaluation and monitoring.
- Participate in county workgroups, agency committees, and other sponsored activities.
About Us
Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) promotes the healthy development of individuals, families and communities through direct services, volunteerism, and partnerships in the San Francisco Bay Area.
We have deep respect for the communities we serve throughout the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, the dedicated staff who show up for those in need, and the opportunity we have been given through this work to promote resilience in tens of thousands of individuals every year.
BACR is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Visit our website at www.bacr.org.
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POSITION OVERVIEW
The West County Alcohol Policy Coalitionis seeking a Coalition Coordinator with a history of leadership in the fight for health equity and social justice, coupled with solid administrative experience. The Coalition Coordinator will play a critical role in advocating for policy, systems and environmental change strategies, expanding the coalition membership and reach, and organizing major events that are the core of the coalition purpose. The coordinator will provide strategic direction and coordinate activities of the West County Alcohol Policy Coalition.
Reports to: Advocacy and Policy Director
Location: WestContra Costa County and El Cerrito, California; currently hybrid due to COVID-19. Applicants must be based in the San Francisco Bay Area or surrounding counties and able to attend in-person community events and join up with the team in office.
Benefits:
- Pay:$26.38/hour, 36 hours/week
- BACR paid holidays
- Medical insurance, dental, vision, wellness program, life insurance, flexible spending account, commuter benefits.
- Employee assistance program
- Professional development opportunities
Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
- Demonstrated experience working with policy-makers and community stakeholders to promote policy change
- Experience engaging and mobilizing community members
- Demonstrated commitment to issues of equity, social justice, diversity and cultural competency
- Demonstrated capacity facilitating groups, achieving consensus, and taking action
Preferred:
- Experience in public health, AOD and/or policy
- Spanish – English Bi-lingual preferred
- Knowledge of West Contra Costa County
- Public speaking skills
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Grow, develop, and maintain relationships with community coalition, including outreach to existing members and recruitment of new members;
- Work with members to plan, organize, and facilitate regular coalition meetings and organize an annual retreat;
- Guide coalition in annual planning and ensure the successful attainment of the goals set out by the coalition;
- Build leadership and organizing capacity of West County residents and community groups, to effectively drive and shape systemic change;
- Prepare coalition members to members for public speaking, media interviews and public comment at city meetings;
- Update coalition members on data around local youth alcohol and drug (AOD) use, emerging trends, local merchant compliance, and actionable local and state policy issues regarding alcohol, marijuana, and prescription drug issues;
- Conduct visits to local alcohol and cannabis retailers to monitor stores, develop relationships with merchants and provide merchant education
- Prepare and submit monthly progress reports;
- Participate in professional development and county system of care meetings.
ABOUT US
Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1976 with the mission to “promote the healthy development of individuals and families, encourage service and volunteerism, and help build community.”
Engaging Community in Advocacy and Policy (ECAP) is a division of BACR that facilitates community-based public health advocacy throughout the Bay Area. Within this, the West County Alcohol Policy Coalitionis seeking applicants for the position of Coalition Coordinator. The purpose of the coalition is to collaborate with the community to develop systems, change messaging and settings, advocate for policies that make alcohol and drugs less appealing to young people, and create a healthy, safe environment for West Contra Costa County residents.
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