Advancing Tobacco-Free Communities Program Coordinators

Job Summary

Champlain Valley Family Center is currently hiring for two full-time positions serving Saratoga, Washington and Warren Counties. A Reality Check Program Coordinator, and a Community Engagement Program Coordinator, both listed below.

Reality Check Program Coordinator – Works directly with youth ages 13–18 to build leadership skills and support youth-led advocacy efforts that challenge tobacco industry marketing and promote healthy communities.

Youth Leadership & Advocacy

• Recruit, train, and mentor youth advocates to participate in policy-focused tobacco control activities
• Facilitate youth-led campaigns addressing tobacco industry marketing practices
• Support youth participation in local, regional, and statewide trainings, events, and advocacy opportunities
• Provide safe supervision and chaperoning for youth activities and travel

Community Engagement

• Build relationships with schools, community organizations, coalitions, and local leaders
• Collaborate with educators, parents, and youth-serving agencies
• Engage elected officials, businesses, and community decision-makers in tobacco-free initiatives
• Expand community capacity to support tobacco-free environments

Education & Media Advocacy

• Deliver presentations and educational programming
• Coordinate media advocacy efforts including earned and social media
• Support youth in public speaking and community awareness campaigns
• Promote policy initiatives that reduce tobacco use and exposure
• Implement ATFC workplan activities and statewide initiatives
• Maintain communication with ATFC staff and Reality Check leadership

Program Implementation & Administration

• Assist with required reporting, data tracking, and documentation
• Follow program budgets and NYS DOH guidelines
• Participate in required meetings, trainings, and conference calls

Logistics & Support

• Coordinate and/or provide transportation and logistics for youth participation in events
• Maintain program materials and promotional items
• Attend supervision meetings and contribute to program planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, public health, communications, social work, community organization, or related field OR minimum three years related experience (youth development, advocacy, health education, teaching, prevention work)
• Experience working with youth, schools, or community organizations
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to organize events and manage multiple projects
• Comfort with public speaking and group facilitation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and social media platforms
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to work evenings and occasional weekends
• Ability to pass required background check
• Must be tobacco-free (including electronic cigarettes)
• Occasional overnight travel required

Community Engagement Program Coordinator – Builds partnerships with organizations, municipalities, and community leaders to advance tobacco-free policies and strengthen community-wide prevention efforts.

Both positions focus on community impact, collaboration, and prevention-based public health work. We would greatly appreciate your help sharing these opportunities with staff, students, alumni, and community members interested in youth development, education, outreach, or public health careers.

Key Responsibilities

Community Partnerships & Outreach

• Build and maintain relationships with residents, community organizations, healthcare partners, and local leaders
• Engage municipalities, businesses, and decision-makers in tobacco-free initiatives
• Facilitate coalition meetings and working groups
• Represent ATFC at community events, forums, and public meetings

Policy & Systems Change

• Educate stakeholders on evidence-based tobacco-free policies
• Support adoption and implementation of policies aligned with the ATFC workplan
• Collaborate with regional and statewide tobacco control partners
• Serve as liaison between the NYS Department of Health and community partners

Media & Public Communication

• Act as spokesperson for ATFC when appropriate (radio, TV, print, online)
• Develop press releases, letters to the editor, and media outreach
• Manage social media and awareness campaigns
• Support earned and paid media strategies

Program Implementation

• Coordinate ATFC initiatives and grant deliverables
• Collaborate closely with the Reality Check Program Coordinator
• Participate in required trainings, meetings, and committees
• Track activities and maintain documentation for reporting

Organizational Collaboration

• Meet regularly with the ATFC Program Director for supervision and planning
• Participate in CVFC and NYS DOH trainings and meetings
• Assist with statewide and regional initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, education, communications, social sciences, community organization, or related field OR minimum three years related experience (community outreach, advocacy, prevention, coalition work)
• Experience working with community organizations or coalitions
• Strong facilitation and public speaking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and social media platforms
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to work evenings and occasional weekends
• Ability to pass required background check
• Must be tobacco-free (including electronic cigarettes)
• Occasional overnight travel required

Pay: $51,000.00 - $54,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $51,000 - $54,000