Coalition Community Coordinator

Santa Ynez Valley — Changing Lives for the Better
Coalition Community Coordinator

Job Description

Department: Youth Programs
Reports To: Director of Youth Programs
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employment Status: Full-Time (40 hours/week)
Pay Range: $23–27/hr, depending on experience
Organizational Overview

Santa Ynez Valley People Helping People (PHP) is a nonprofit social services agency serving individuals and familiesin the Santa Ynez Valley and Los Alamos through food distribution, case management, youth development, andschool-based mental health services. In partnership with Santa Barbara County Behavioral Wellness and supported byElevate Youth California and the Sierra Health Foundation, PHP leads a countywide youth substance use preventioncoalition, and maintains accountability through Vertical Change and Bloomerang.
Position Summary

The Coalition Community Coordinator builds, manages, and grows PHP's community prevention coalition whileimplementing youth-focused outreach and prevention programs across the Santa Ynez Valley. This role leads coalitionrecruitment and engagement, delivers presentations to schools and community groups, and serves as a trusted connectorbetween PHP, families, schools, and community partners. Strong relationship-building and public speaking skills arekey to success. Requires flexibility, including evening and occasional weekend hours for events and coalition activities.
Coalition Building & Management

Serve as the primary staff lead for PHP's prevention coalition — recruiting, onboarding, and engaging members,and growing membership across schools, law enforcement, healthcare, businesses, and local government.
Plan and facilitate coalition meetings, guide the coalition's strategic action plan, and strengthen long-termsustainability through retention and leadership development.
Presentations & Community Outreach

Deliver presentations on substance use prevention and coalition initiatives to schools, parent groups, andcommunity 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.
Youth Programs & Events

Recruit and mentor teens in the PHP Youth Coalition, facilitate peer-led school presentations, and support youth-led service projects like the Backpack Program and Fulfill-a-Wish.
Coordinate logistics for coalition meetings, workshops, and community events, ensuring programming is culturallyresponsive and inclusive.
Data & Partnerships

Document program and coalition activity in Vertical Change, support grant reporting, and share outreach data withthe Development team via Bloomerang.
Serve as liaison with schools, law enforcement, and healthcare partners, cultivating new collaborations thatstrengthen the coalition.
Qualifications

Education & Experience
BA/BS (preferred) or AA/AS with 12+ units in Education, Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, or a relatedfield.
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 ateam.
Proficient (or willing to be trained) in Vertical Change and Bloomerang. Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly
Must pass a background check, as this role involves direct work with youth.
Mission Impact

The Coalition Community Coordinator advances PHP's mission by building a strong, sustainable prevention coalition,empowering youth as leaders and advocates, and strengthening family and community connections as part of a holisticprevention framework.

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