Coalition Director

Coalition Director Job Description General Description of Duties and Responsibilities:

This position serves as the primary role for capacity building, direction and leadership of the organization. The Director is responsible for overseeing the administration, programs, budget and strategic plan of the youth substance use prevention organization. Other key duties include grant management and community outreach. The job requires a flexible schedule, creativity, attention to detail, ability to communicate, engage and collaborate with a wide variety of audiences and partners.

Financial Performance and Viability:

Develops resources sufficient to ensure the financial health of the organization.

• Responsible for the fiscal integrity of DVCP, which includes working with the Fiscal Agent on fiscal policies and procedures; and proposed annual budget
• Responsible for fiscal management that generally anticipates operating within the approved budget, ensures maximum resource utilization, and maintenance of the organization in a positive financial position.
• Responsible for the oversight of grants, and development of resources necessary to support DVCP's mission.

Prevention Coalition Development:

• Organizes and facilitates coalition development and capacity building, along with other Deerfield Valley Community Partnership staff
• Looks for opportunities to engage new community partners and build coalition membership
• Support staff in community event planning related to coalition's mission and goals
• Maintains and utilizes a working knowledge of significant developments, trends, and best practices in the field of substance abuse prevention. Attend trainings, research local and national trends for substance abuse prevention.
• Maintains connections with other Vermont coalitions and looks for opportunities to collaborate on projects and bring attention to substance abuse prevention
• Assist with implementation of community needs and resource assessments and surveys as appropriate

Organization Operations:

Oversees and implements appropriate resources to ensure that the operations of the organization are appropriate and the mission is fulfilled through appropriate interventions, strategic planning and community outreach.

• Responsible for the hiring and retention of competent, qualified staff.
• Responsible for providing supervision, oversight, and support to staff
• Track and manage tasks for grant requirements and reporting
• Facilitate the planning and preparation of coalition and committee meetings

Community Relations:

• Serves as an effective spokesperson for DVCP
• Establishes working relationships and cooperative arrangements with community groups and organizations
• Responsible for the enhancement of DVCP's image by being active and visible in the community
• Collaborate with local non-profits, town officials, government agencies and other relevant partners on appropriate strategies. Build strong, long-term working relationships
• Work with DVCP staff and members to engage and build relationships with local and statewide officials and policy makers to advocate for policies and practices that support community health and wellness

Governance:

Works with a Steering Committee in order to fulfill the organization mission

• Supervised and supported by a Steering Committee
• Responsible for communicating effectively with the Steering Committee and providing information necessary to function properly and to make informed decisions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Aptitude and passion for community-based prevention and healthy community design
• Demonstrated transparent and high integrity leadership
• Strong community organization skills
• Experience with group facilitation and processing
• Demonstrated experience with staff supervision and oversight
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience in data collection and project evaluation

Hours:

20 hours per week

Pay Range:

$30-$35 per hour depending on

Pay:

$30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Wilmington, VT 05363