Coalition Coordinator
Dallas Area Drug Prevention Partnership - South
Recovery Resource Council is seeking to hire a full-time Coalition Coordinator for our community coalition, Dallas Area Drug Prevention Partnership-South. The coalition's mission is to reduce underage drinking, misuse of marijuana, prescription drugs, and tobacco/e-cigarettes (and other substances) among youth in selected zip codes in Dallas County. This can be accomplished by building, promoting, and sustaining a drug-free community in which our youth feel protected, confident, and empowered to make healthy choices.
Summary: Desired applicants are outgoing and community-minded individuals who want to make meaningful change. Prior knowledge of the risks of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug misuse is preferred along with a desire for reducing the impact and incidence of substance use among youth. Must be comfortable and confident with face-to-face interactions. Must be comfortable with public speaking and coordinating coalition or other community/group activities. Data collection, and/or data management experience preferred. Social media/podcast experience a plus. Coalition Coordinator must live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and will work a hybrid in-person/remote schedule based in our Dallas (East Campus) location. Bilingual a plus. Bachelor's degree required or applicable experience/degree in process may be considered.
Duties and Responsibilities: The Coalition Coordinator works to meet goals and objectives established by the Dallas Area Drug Prevention Partnership-South (DADPP-South) and the DFC grant, focusing efforts on Dallas County with focused interest in the following zip codes: 75201, 75202, 75203, 75215, 75216, 75217. Performs duties in strict accordance with established departmental procedures, timelines, and statements of work. Provides key administrative and program support for the coalition. Works to expand representation of coalition partners, in terms of both number and diversity. Conducts data collection and evaluation activities. Actively participates in implementing coalition activities, including professional conferences, town hall meetings, community forums, after school and summer programs, and other program-sponsored events. Community engagement is key. Maintains DADPP website and social media. Has primary responsibility for information dissemination by way of social media, newsletters, and e-mail blasts. Successfully coordinates and executes regular coalition meetings and maintains regular communications with members.
For more information: www.recoverycouncil.org or www.drugfreedallas.org
Please submit letter of interest and resume to the Director of Community Engagement,
June Deibel, [email protected]. Candidates will be asked to complete a Predictive Index Survey before interviewing.
Our Mission: To promote wellness and recovery from disorders relating to alcohol, substance use, trauma, and mental health.
Recovery Resource Council complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity).