Champaign County is Hiring a Training and Outreach Coordinator - Firearms Safety - Temporary Near Urbana, IL
JobID: 3492
Position Type: Champaign County/Training and Outreach Coordinator-Firearms Safety
Date Posted: 5/7/2024
Location: 1776 E. Washington Street (Brookens Building)
Date Available: As soon as possible
Closing Date: 05/31/2024
Training and Outreach Coordinator – Firearms Safe Storage Strategies Grant
Gun violence is a recognized national public health crisis and despite Illinois’ strong gun safety laws, there is still much to be done to prevent unintentional injuries, violence, and suicide. Firearms are the leading cause of death for American children and teens, and gun suicides are at an all-time high. Champaign County is no exception. The County is home to many of the groups most at risk for death or injury by firearm. Therefore, Champaign County has applied for a Firearms Safe Storage Strategies grant through the State of Illinois. Execution of the grant will require a temporary Training and Outreach Coordinator who will be dedicated to implementing our grant program activities throughout the year. The program activities and goals are already developed, the Coordinator is responsible for implementation, oversight, and documentation. The Coordinator will:
schedule all training sessions and handle logistics with partners, speakers and County staff
manage all outreach activities under the grant, including a social media campaign that will draw on and amplify the State’s newly launched Pause to Heal FRO Education campaign and existing Be SMART safe storage and Ad Council End Family Fire social media and messaging materials.
work with County officials and partner community organizations to develop and produce safe storage and FRO educational videos, print and digital materials targeted to our community as well as to the specific communities each partner organization serves. This will ensure that our awareness campaign reaches our significant immigrant and refugee communities that do not always speak English, as well as our harder to reach rural population.
travel to all 23 municipalities within the County to distribute gun locks and safes and share information on upcoming trainings and resources.
work closely with partner organizations to ensure their staff can attend trainings and to support their work in further disseminating resources and counseling among their respective constituents.
Qualifications for the candidate are as follows:
complete Be SMART and FRO trainings within 30 days of hire Basic proficiency in Microsoft and the ability to quickly learn new systems
Experience living and/or working Champaign County
Understand how stereotypes, bias, and forms of racism in America (including structural racism, implicit bias, gender bias, religious bias, ageism, and bias based on gender identity or sexual orientation) impact our society as a whole and more specifically health equity and gun violence prevention efforts
Understand how dynamics of power, voice, and privilege impact one-on-one and group interactions
Strong communication skills
Highly organized
Strong ability to multi-task and to be resourceful
Good problem-solving abilities
Travel required, driver’s license and access to a reliable, insured vehicle are necessary
This is a temporary position, expected to last from 6/1/2024-6/30/2025. The County will provide training and resources. The salary is $20-$25/hour for a total of approx. 900 hours. Health insurance is provided and mileage for travel is reimbursed.
Apply at: Champaign County - Frontline Recruitment (applitrack.com) AA / EEO / ADA
JobID: 3492
Position Type: Champaign County/Training and Outreach Coordinator-Firearms Safety
Date Posted: 5/7/2024
Location: 1776 E. Washington Street (Brookens Building)
Date Available: As soon as possible
Closing Date: 05/31/2024
Training and Outreach Coordinator – Firearms Safe Storage Strategies Grant
Gun violence is a recognized national public health crisis and despite Illinois’ strong gun safety laws, there is still much to be done to prevent unintentional injuries, violence, and suicide. Firearms are the leading cause of death for American children and teens, and gun suicides are at an all-time high. Champaign County is no exception. The County is home to many of the groups most at risk for death or injury by firearm. Therefore, Champaign County has applied for a Firearms Safe Storage Strategies grant through the State of Illinois. Execution of the grant will require a temporary Training and Outreach Coordinator who will be dedicated to implementing our grant program activities throughout the year. The program activities and goals are already developed, the Coordinator is responsible for implementation, oversight, and documentation. The Coordinator will:
schedule all training sessions and handle logistics with partners, speakers and County staff
manage all outreach activities under the grant, including a social media campaign that will draw on and amplify the State’s newly launched Pause to Heal FRO Education campaign and existing Be SMART safe storage and Ad Council End Family Fire social media and messaging materials.
work with County officials and partner community organizations to develop and produce safe storage and FRO educational videos, print and digital materials targeted to our community as well as to the specific communities each partner organization serves. This will ensure that our awareness campaign reaches our significant immigrant and refugee communities that do not always speak English, as well as our harder to reach rural population.
travel to all 23 municipalities within the County to distribute gun locks and safes and share information on upcoming trainings and resources.
work closely with partner organizations to ensure their staff can attend trainings and to support their work in further disseminating resources and counseling among their respective constituents.
Qualifications for the candidate are as follows:
complete Be SMART and FRO trainings within 30 days of hire Basic proficiency in Microsoft and the ability to quickly learn new systems
Experience living and/or working Champaign County
Understand how stereotypes, bias, and forms of racism in America (including structural racism, implicit bias, gender bias, religious bias, ageism, and bias based on gender identity or sexual orientation) impact our society as a whole and more specifically health equity and gun violence prevention efforts
Understand how dynamics of power, voice, and privilege impact one-on-one and group interactions
Strong communication skills
Highly organized
Strong ability to multi-task and to be resourceful
Good problem-solving abilities
Travel required, driver’s license and access to a reliable, insured vehicle are necessary
This is a temporary position, expected to last from 6/1/2024-6/30/2025. The County will provide training and resources. The salary is $20-$25/hour for a total of approx. 900 hours. Health insurance is provided and mileage for travel is reimbursed.
Apply at: Champaign County - Frontline Recruitment (applitrack.com) AA / EEO / ADA