Upstream Kansas Program Coordinator (State of Kansas)

CADCA; Wichita (KS); À distance; USD 42 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Vacation: 3 weeks

12 sick days

14+ holidays

401(k) match

Medical plan

Résumé du poste

CADCA seeks a dedicated Upstream Kansas Program Coordinator (State of Kansas) to support youth leadership and prevention initiatives in Kansas, coordinating the Upstream Kansas Youth Leadership Prevention Program.

You will engage youth as community leaders through coalitions to improve community health, safety, and well-being, while coordinating activities, events, and trainings and working with state agencies and SMEs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; public health experience and grant/relationship management is strongly desired.
• Three to five years of experience in public health initiatives, youth leadership programs, or community coalition work.
• Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
• Knowledge of Kansas public health landscape and youth-serving systems preferred.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate and support implementation of the Upstream Kansas Youth Leadership Prevention Program, including planning youth activities, meetings, and events.
• Support youth leadership development and participation in coalition-based community prevention efforts.
• Assist in management of grants and cooperative agreements, including supporting work plans, budgets, and progress reporting.
• Collaborate with state agencies, coalition partners, and SMEs to coordinate training and technical assistance for youth and adult partners.
• Support youth advisory groups and help coordinate trainings, meetings, and events that strengthen youth leadership and substance use prevention knowledge.
• Contribute to additional CADCA US Programs initiatives as assigned.

Connaissances

Public health coordination

Youth leadership programs

Coalition building

Project management

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Outils

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Description du poste

Job Title:

Upstream KansasProgram Coordinator (State ofKansas)

Department:

US Programs, CADCA

Reports to:

Director, US Programs CADCA

Classification:

Full-time, Exempt

Location:

Remote (must be based in Kansas)

Salary Grade Level:

Coordinator

Role Summary:

CADCA seeks a dedicated Upstream KansasProgram Coordinator (State ofKansas) committed to the "Youth Led, Adult Guided" philosophy to join our collaborative USPrograms team. This role supports the implementation and growth of CADCA's youth leadership and substance use prevention initiatives in Kansas, with primary responsibility for coordinating the Upstream Kansas Youth Leadership Prevention Program. Through this work, the coordinator helps engage youth as community leaders working through coalitions to improve community health, safety, and well-being.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and support implementation of the Upstream Kansas Youth Leadership Prevention Program, including planning youth activities, meetings, and events.

• Support youth leadership development and participation in coalition-based community prevention efforts.

• Assist in management of grants and cooperative agreements, including supporting work plans, budgets, and progress reporting.

• Collaborate with state agencies, coalition partners, and subject matter experts (SMEs) to coordinate training and technical assistance for youth and adult partners.

• Support youth advisory groups and help coordinate trainings, meetings, and events that strengthen youth leadership and substance use prevention knowledge.

• Contribute to additional CADCA US Programs initiatives as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong public health program coordination and project management skills.

• Experience working with youth leadership programs, community coalitions, and public health initiatives.

• Knowledge of substance use prevention, tobacco prevention, or related public health strategies.

• Strong communication, facilitation, and partnership building skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with youth, adult advisors, and organizational partners.

Required Education and Experience:

Degree:

Bachelor'sdegree preferred. Public health experience and grant and relationship management is strongly desired.

Years of experience:

Three to five years of experience in public health initiatives, youth leadership programs, or community coalition work.

Certifications and/or Training:

• Nonerequired

Additional Qualifications:

• Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation

• Knowledge of Kansas's public health landscape and youth-serving systems preferred

Travel Requirements:

• Travel up to 30% annually within Kansas; approximately 5% national (domestic)

Work Environment:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and virtual platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams.

• Availability to support CADCA's signature events: Drug Free Kids Campaign, Mid-Year Training Institute, and National Leadership Forum.

• Primarily office-based work with occasional light physical activity, including transporting materials and supplies for youth meetings, trainings, and events.

Disclaimer:

This position is contingent upon continued grant funding and may be subject to modification or termination if funding is not renewed.

This job description is not exhaustive and may be updated or modified at any time based on organizational needs.

About CADCA:

CADCA is the premier prevention association equipping coalitions with tools, knowledge, and support to create positive change in their communities. CADCA's vision is safer, healthier, and stronger communities everywhere. Through our work we have built a network of more than 7,000 coalitions across the United States and over 28 countries.

• CADCA offers 3 weeks of vacation with this position and 12 sick days annually in addition to 14+ holidays.
• We also have a 401(k) plan with a 5% match and generous medical plan.

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!