Tobacco Community Engagement Coordinator

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title:                Tobacco Community Engagement Coordinator

Department:    Pala Housing Resource Center  

Status:             Full-time / Monday – Friday (weekends on occasion)

Salary:             Hourly / DOE

Supervisor:      Housing Executive Director  

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Pala Housing Executive Director, the Tobacco Community Engagement Coordinator (CEC) will assist the Project Director and Cultural Consultant in coordination/collaboration activities with other departments and partners to develop pieces of training and community education activities and materials designed to inform the community about the dangers of smoking, vaping, second-hand smoke and the use of other tobacco products. Work with the Cupa Cultural Center to implement traditional native tobacco usage. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Completes all deliverables as outlined in the Tobacco grant Scope of Work
• Works with various departments and partners in providing training, materials, and educational activities aimed at reducing and eliminating the use of commercial tobacco in non-traditional ways
• Plan and coordinate events, ranging from meetings, hosting events, and hosting booths at events, both virtual and in-person.
• Handle all event logistics, including booking venues, arranging catering, securing technology, and coordinating with other departments co-hosting events.
• Assist the Executive Director with tracking expenses, ensuring all costs are within the Tobacco Grant budget.
• Develop and implement community outreach plans, including social media campaigns, email invitations, and promotional materials.
• Collect post-event and outreach evaluations for the Tobacco Grant Evaluator.
• Attend two out-of-state conferences each year.
• Attends local events related to the Tobacco Grant.
• Tabling at community events.   
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, CERTIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Ability to maintain accurate and complete written logs of all activities.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to professionally represent oneself and the Pala Band of Mission Indians
• Ability to work in a team-based approach to support coworkers and other Pala departments in completing projects.
• Proficient at using computer systems, software applications and other office equipment.
• Cultural competency.
• Comfortable speaking to groups and meeting new people.
• Access to reliable transportation.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Prefer a Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Social Work, Psychology, or a similar field.
• Experience working with Native American communities or a multicultural setting is preferred.
• Experience working with youth ranging from elementary through high school age is preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred; if not, certification must be completed within 60 days of being hired
• Must be willing to work in the field and travel within and outside of city limits.
• Must be able to pass a background check and work with children.
• Must possess a valid California Class C driver's license (in good standing).
• Must acknowledge and agree to maintain a Drug-Free workplace (including marijuana) as a condition of employment with the Pala Band of Mission Indians.  Must pass pre-employment and random drug testing during employment.
• All employees are expected to follow the Tribal Personnel Policies and Procedures of the Pala Band of Mission Indians and must adhere to any additional applicable addendums.

INDIAN PREFERENCE APPLIES:

Indian preference will apply. The Pala Band of Mission Indians will give hiring preference to fully qualified applicants that are Pala Tribal Members.