Drug Free Communities (DFC) Co-Grant Coordinator Part Time

Job Description

Job Description

Pay: $24.00 per hour

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The DFC Grant CO-Project Coordinator is a grant funded position through the Drug-Free Communities Support Program Grant (DFC) of the LowCountry Alliance for Healthy Youth (LCAHY), a community prevention coalition serving Southern Beaufort County. In 1997, Congress enacted the DFC Support Program (DFC) to provide grants to community-based coalitions to serve as catalysts for multiple sector community participation to reduce local youth substance use problems. LCAHY is the only community-based coalition within Southern Beaufort County SC that brings together representation from all community sectors to develop and implement a comprehensive solution to preventing and reducing youth substance use/abuse and related risk behaviors. Visit:

The DFC Grant CO-Project Coordinator serves in a supportive role as the Coalition implements strategies/action plans to achieve DFC grant goals and objectives. The goals of the DFC Communities Support Program are to: 1) Establish and strengthen community collaboration in support of local efforts to prevent/reduce youth substance use. 2) Reduce substance use among youth and, over time, reduce substance use among adults by addressing the factors in a community that increase the risk of substance use and promoting the factors that minimize the risk of youth substance use.

LOWCOUNTRY ALLIANCE FOR HEALTHY YOUTH PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

• POSITION: Drug Free Communities (DFC) Co-Grant Coordinator
• POSITION TYPE: DFC Grant Funded Part-Time/(Approx. 15-20 hrs a week/One Year Position)
• LOCATION: Bluffton, SC - Hilton Head, SC
• QUALIFICATIONS: Associate's and/or Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Communications, Marketing, Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Education, or other equivalent field/experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent verbal, written and communication skills
• Spanish speaking/writing skills a plus
• Excellent organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Programs including Word, Excel, Publisher, and Power Point
• Proficiency with social media, public relations and/or marketing
• Working and/or basic knowledge of Mailchimp, Canva, Wix, and Zoom, or willing to learn

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with maintaining DFC grant/coalition records and submit reports as required. Assist with maintaining a data base of Coalition activities.
• Assist with maintaining Coalition membership data base. Assist with Coalition communication.
• Assist with collecting analytics on LCAHY’s public health awareness campaign and social media platforms.
• Assist with maintaining a database of Coalition history, e.g. events, media coverage.
• Support the Coalition to expand the reach of the Coalition by coordinating staffing of information exhibits at school/community events.
• Assist with press releases and print/social media platforms.
• Assist with maintaining website, E-News Alerts, and social media platforms, using approved messaging.
• Assist the Coalition with identifying in-kind and financial resources.
• Assist with ordering resources/supplies as approved. Assist with managing Zoom meetings as required.
• Develop skills as needed, such as grant writing and marketing, and fundraising. Other job-related duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Valid driver's license and transportation required.
• Have regular access to a reliable car.
• Be able to lift and transport program materials.
• Specific assignments and/or meetings will require a flexible work schedule, such as evenings and/or weekends.
• OTHER: Local resident highly preferred. WORK LOCATION: In person.