Job Title: Community Coordinator for Maui Coalition for Drug-Free Youth

Reports To: Director of Maui Coalition for Drug-Free Youth

Status: Non-exempt

Deadline to apply: Position open until filled.

Position Summary:

Be a part of making a positive change and improving the health of our Maui community!

The Hawai‘i Public Health Institute (HIPHI) seeks an experienced community-driven individual to coordinate coalition and community building efforts in Maui County around public health issues including drug and alcohol prevention. This position will be stationed on the island of Maui. This position coordinates community members to take action on substance use issues impacting the community to prevent and reduce the harms associated with substances. If you like a fast-paced work environment, building community connections, and helping the community in a meaningful and rewarding way, this position may be for you!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

● Outreach and recruit individuals and organizations within the community to address the needs and goals of the coalition, including disparate populations and populations that experience high rates of use and associated consequences, but have historically not been involved in the decision-making and planning processes.

● Work with a team of community volunteers to develop and implement community initiative projects.

● Educate individuals and organizations on the harms of substance use and the public health solutions to prevent such harms (e.g., town halls, presentations, public hearings, radio & media events).

● Plan and coordinate a media strategy (social, print, TV) alongside coalition volunteers to build community readiness to take action on the priority issues.

● Provide ongoing training and technical assistance opportunities to enhance the capacity of coalition and/or network members to successfully implement the priority strategies.

● Initiates community building and actively builds grassroots and grasstops networks and ensures equitable coalition representation and equitable processes.

● Plan and coordinate various community meetings and events.

Qualifications:

● Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university or an Associate’s Degree from an accredited community college or 3 years of related experience, training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

● 3 years of experience working in public health; ideally working in or with disparate populations.

● Must be a highly motivated self-starter, self-reliant, good problem solver, results oriented.

● Comfort with public speaking and presenting to large groups of people.

● Experience with community building and working with coalitions and partners. Sensitive to community needs.

● Willingness to advocate on behalf of the coalition to decision makers on proposed strategies that involve policy changes.

● Strong written, verbal, problem solving, and interpersonal communications skills.

● Multitask-oriented with strong project management and facilitation skills.

● Familiarity with social media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, others).

Other Skills and Abilities:

Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed; some out of the office, inter-island, and continental US travel is required.

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Inquiries: Please contact Coalition Director, Rick Collins, at rick @ hiphi.org.

Applicants: Please submit a cover letter and resume to Rick Collins. If selected, in-person interviews will be conducted on Maui Island.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kahului, HI 96732