Project Coordinator, CHCC Position Available In York, Maine

Project Coordinator, CHCC Position Details
Position Information Position Type Professional Staff
Faculty Track Position Title Project Coordinator, CHCC
Employment Status Half Time
Months 12
Campus Biddeford, ME
Description Coastal Healthy Communities Coalition (CHCC), located in Biddeford, is seeking a proactive Project Coordinator to lead health promotion initiatives aimed at enhancing public health outcomes. Reporting directly to the Director, the Coordinator will collaborate closely with community partners to develop, execute, and assess interventions focused initially on preventing childhood lead poisoning in Biddeford. The role involves building a coalition of raising awareness, delivering education, and advocating for policy change.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading the formation of a stakeholder coalition to identify actionable strategies for preventing childhood lead poisoning and overseeing the implementation of these initiatives.
Conducting community education and awareness campaigns through training sessions, participation in community events, speaking engagements at partner and community gatherings, and utilizing multimedia channels such as social media, PSAs, and press releases.
Focusing primarily on lead poisoning prevention while exploring additional topics based on available grant funding. This part-time position (20-32 hours per week) offers the potential for full-time hours depending on individual and future funding and interest. The role requires reliable transportation for attending activities and flexibility for occasional evening and weekend commitments. Funded entirely through grants, this position provides an opportunity to engage a diverse community in efforts aimed at promoting healthier outcomes for children and their families. About the University of New England
UNE is Maine’s largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings. In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to positively impact a world full of challenges. We are the state’s top provider of health professionals and home to Maine’s only medical and dental colleges, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care programs, and nationally recognized programs in the marine sciences, the natural and social sciences, business, the humanities, and the arts. Benefits Overview
Multiple health and dental plan options, plus vision coverage.
Up to 8% retirement plan match.
Generous leave time, including vacation, sick, and personal time, and 12+ holidays per year.
Educational benefits:
UNE tuition waiver for employees, spouses, and domestic partners.
UNE tuition waiver for dependents of employees with 1 year of full-time service.
50% tuition reduction if less than 1 year of full-time service.
For more information about our outstanding benefits, please visit: UNE Benefits Overview Responsibilities Provide support for developing and achieving the goals of the Lead Prevention Grants
Work with local town personnel, family serving organizations, businesses, and other partners to engage stakeholders for community level environmental change
Promote awareness of lead hazards and direct education to target populations
Advocate to promote policy development to affect environmental change
Plan and organize events to increase community awareness of Public Health Initiatives
Use educational and promotional materials to reach target populations of the project
Collaborate with CHCC Director/Staff to develop and design media campaigns and support website/social media accounts
Track activities and complete required reporting monthly/quarterly
Participate in required trainings and other trainings as appropriate to maintain expertise and skills to perform job functions
Incorporate cultural responsiveness into all planning and evaluation activities
Prepare and maintain reports, records, and documents pertaining to funding sources using Word & Excel
Stay current on research and data related to grant initiatives Qualifications Bachelor’s degree preferred in Public Health, Education, or a related field, with at least 2 years of relevant experience in community health, policy change, housing issues, municipal management, or engaging diverse partners (e.g., immigrants, refugees, families with low-income, individuals facing housing insecurity, property owners).
Demonstrated success in leadership, community organizing, meeting facilitation, and public relations/public speaking.
Strong computer skills, proficiency in Microsoft Suite;
Proficiency in Social Media, Web Design, and Graphic Design is advantageous.
Ability to develop press releases, design promotional materials, and create presentations.
Must have reliable transportation for local travel and be available for occasional evening and weekend commitments within the community. EEO Statement Summary Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities. COVID Vaccination Statement (PLEASE NOTE) Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine’s immunization requirements for clinical activity.
Posting Detail Information Posting Number 2022PS0681P
Open Date Close Date Open Until Filled Yes