Community Based Education Coordinator

SCOPE OF POSITION: 
Primary liaison working with state and local partners to lead education efforts relating to program goals and objectives; implement and monitor program systems; coordinate local program; act as liaison to program director(s); provide youth, parent/trusted adult, and/or community engagement and information dissemination. Plan, manage, and implement evidence-based curriculum and/or education program to targeted populations. Responsible for organizing and ensuring implementation of all aspects and technical portions specifically assigned including management, conducting and/or overseeing all required program deliverables. Support the program director(s) with research and reports, writing, editing and/or auditing of required documents. Support the organization’s mission, vision, and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Ensure implementation of approved curriculum and/or education program to target population. 
2. Maintains the administrative records including official original grant/contract documents for specific assignments.
3. Responsible for post award implementation through close-out for assigned grant/contract.
4. Manage day-to-day program tasks with a collaborative approach weaving together concurrent programs or other organizations to leverage and maximize resources to create community and targeted population-based interventions.
5. Develops correspondence and reports as well as disseminates grant/contract documents to appropriate departments.
6. Assists in the development and implementation of appropriate policies and procedures for successful grant/contract implementation.
7. Develops processes, implements procedures and controls to promote communication and adequate information flow.
8. Works with director(s) to develop and administer a system for tracking and monitoring assigned grant/contract for compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and funding requirements.
9. Works with director(s) to develop and maintain all grant/contract deliverables incompliance with agreements.
10. Compiles, stores, and retrieves grant/contract compliance data on a regular basis for monitoring purposes and as requested by management and funding agency.
11. Evaluates the results of overall operations regularly and systematically and reports these results to the program director(s).
12. Produces written correspondence to distribute and request information to both internal and external parties.
13. Provides progress report preparation, subcontract monitoring, and close out documentation.
14. Provides technical support regarding grants/contracts to resolve issues and correct deficiencies as needed.
15. Advises participants of updates by providing correspondence, training and/or regular meetings as established by the funding agency or needs of the group.
16. Enforces and resolves complaints connected with projects according to policies and procedures.
17. Establishes and maintains a communicative relationship with appropriate counterparts.
18. Assists in budget preparation, review, and execution.
19. Assists in special projects, outreach activities, and/or assigned teams.
20. Follow AFMC, state and federal protocols regarding data confidentiality/security and HIPAA compliance.
21. Adhere to format, content, and style guidelines, giving consideration to usability and ensuring accuracy, consistency, and quality.
22. Additional duties as assigned.

        
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Leadership and planning skills.
• Effective, clear communication in oral and written presentations.
• Professional self-starter.
• Ability to respect and honor cultural and human diversity; involve and empower youth and communities.
• Ability to manage the stress of meeting multiple deadlines and handling interruptions to on-going work activities. 
• Intermediate skill level with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to prepare files for electronic or physical transport to external locations. 
• Proficiency in evidence-based best practices and procedures. 
• Type 40 wpm.
• Exceptional skills in business English and spelling are required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Current working capability of computer technology; willing and able to use and learn related systems and technology effectively and efficiently.
• Creativity.
• Customer service.
• Coaching skills
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong detail orientation, organizational, and project management skills.
• Flexibility.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to lead and participate in multi-disciplinary team projects.
• Ability to respond to multiple projects simultaneously with appropriate sensitivity and tact, including the ability to manage through conflict.
• Initiative.
• Ability to relate professionally and positively with staff, business partners, customers, constituents, recipients, and the public.
• Ability to prioritize.
• Problem solving skills.
• Professionalism.
• Strong public speaking skills.
• Teamwork.
• Strong Time management skills.
• Ability to work remotely. 
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to travel including overnight travel.

Physical and Sensory Requirements (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices):
Mobility, reaching, bending, lifting, grasping, ability to read and write ability to communicate with personnel, ability to remain calm under stress. Must be able to lift and transport 25 pounds. Must be capable of performing the essential job functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodations. 

EDUCATION:
Required: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.  1
Desirable: Master’s degree in relevant field. 

EXPERIENCE: 
Required: One (1) year of experience in youth and/or community education programs, curricula delivery, public relations, and program implementation; understanding of local community and culture. Two years of equivalent experience in education, social work, or related fields. Must have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance with an acceptable driving record.

INTERNET REQUIREMENTS:
Reliable, high-speed wireless internet service (Wi-Fi)

1  Five (5) years’ work experience in related field may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree. If work experience is substituted it is in addition to stated work experience requirements.