Youth Prevention Coalition Coordinator

Santa Ynez Valley People Helping People; Solvang (CA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 37,195; Full time

Job summary

Santa Ynez Valley People Helping People seeks a Coalition Community Coordinator to build and grow PHP's prevention coalition, while delivering youth-focused outreach and prevention programs across the Santa Ynez Valley.

The role leads coalition recruitment, engagement, and presentations to schools and community groups, serving as a connector between PHP, families, schools, and partners. Evening and weekend hours may be required.

Qualifications

• BA/BS (preferred) or AA/AS with 12+ units in Education, Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field.
• Experience building or growing a coalition, task force, or community partnership network strongly preferred; experience with youth or prevention programs a plus.
• Proven ability to build and grow relationships with diverse community partners; confident public speaker
• comfortable presenting to schools and community groups.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; able to manage multiple priorities independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient (or willing to be trained) in Vertical Change and Bloomerang. Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly

Responsibilities

• Recruit, onboard, and engage PHP's prevention coalition across schools, law enforcement, healthcare, businesses, and local government.
• Plan and facilitate coalition meetings, guide the coalition's strategic action plan, and strengthen long-term sustainability through retention and leadership development.
• Deliver presentations on substance use prevention and coalition initiatives to schools, parent groups, and community organizations, adapting messaging for each audience.
• Represent PHP at community events and public forums, and build lasting relationships with school districts, youth-led serving organizations, and local businesses.

Skills

Public speaking

Relationship building

Communication

Organizational skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

BA/BS or AA/AS with 12+ units in related field

Tools

Vertical Change

Bloomerang

Job description

Santa Ynez Valley People Helping People seeks a Coalition Community Coordinator to build and grow PHP's prevention coalition, while delivering youth-focused outreach and prevention programs across the Santa Ynez Valley.

The role leads coalition recruitment, engagement, and presentations to schools and community groups, serving as a connector between PHP, families, schools, and partners. Evening and weekend hours may be required.