Mt. Baker Community Coalition Co-Coordinator

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
 Convene and Co-facilitate with members monthly and workgroups as needed,for local community coalition.
 Recruit/maintain sector representation as required by grants;
 Grant management: budget development and monitoring, expense planning, financial and program
reporting to funders and WFCN.
 Monitoring coalition and contractor activity to ensure grant compliance with funded grant and program
outcomes;
 Oversee coalition’s development and implementation of strategic action plans and needs assessments to
meet grant requirements; Ensure facilitation of strategic planning;
 Record keep, monitor and report coalition financials in collaboration with director, bookkeeper and
external grant managers;
 Enter reporting data into required data systems within contractual timeframes (training provided);
 Work cooperatively with staff, community and other diverse groups to develop and implement effective
and evidence- based strategies which discourage use/misuse of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs;
 Conduct surveys to evaluate community needs, contract compliance and strategy effectiveness;
 Coordinate comprehensive training for coalition members to build capacity for community-based, datadriven
substance use coalition work;
 Provide community education, technical assistance and support to agency staff, volunteers, prevention
contractors, service providers and community groups on topics such as the CPWI and prevention science
(e.g., risk and protective factors, the Strategic Prevention Framework, relevant evidence-based strategies)
 Assess, manage and evaluate programs’ policies and procedures to ensure program compliance with
federal, state, and local guidelines;
 Interpret complex and detailed federal and state regulations to ensure program compliance.
 Proficient computer skills including, but not limited to Word and Excel.
 Support co-workers’ efforts to develop sustainable youth programming and coalition outreach;
 Building community capacity & partnerships that model collaborative solutions to community concerns
Mt. Baker Community Coalition Co- Coordinator
Grant Management & Community Capacity Building Focus
Full-Time (1 FTE) Position Description
To Apply: Send cover letter, resume & three (3) professional references to
MBCC Hiring Committee at info@wfcn.org
Position Open Until Filled; Anticipated start date: Early 2025
 Youth Engagement, including youth coalition/club recruitment, coordination and advising, event
chaperoning and driving as well as prevention education.
 Community Outreach for Engagement, including written and graphic communication for media and social
media and face-to-face representation at community events, in community building efforts and other
community centered opportunities.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
 Possession of a valid driver’s license is required prior to employment.
 Access to guaranteed, reliable transportation is required.
 Pass Washington State Patrol Background check and any further established background requirements.
 Ability and willingness to obtain a Certified Prevention Professional (CPP) credential within 18 months of
appointment paid by grant funding and completed within work hours as part of approved training plan
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
 Two years of relevant experience in grant management, budgeting and strategic planning desired;
 Bachelor’s degree in education + 2-years’ experience OR Associates degree + 5-years’ experience OR high
school degree and substantial experience with community organizing especially in East Whatcom County
and with families and youth. Education and experience in Public Health, Human Services, Behavioral
Sciences, or closely related fields valued;
 Demonstrated ability to create and sustain effective relationships with community partners, foster and
share leadership among individuals in the community and build bridges among diverse community
members and organizations.
 Working knowledge of substance abuse prevention and prevention science, community development and
mobilization, cultural competence principles, and community organizing approaches desired;
COMPENSATION: Starting Range: $27 to $30 hourly. Pro-rated medical and dental health benefits, vacation, sick
leave, and retirement option in the form of a SIMPLE IRA. 100% benefits paid over 31 hours per week.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Three days a week work must be in East Whatcom County/Mt. Baker Schools area. MBCC’s official workspace is at
Mt Baker Senior High School with satellite spaces available in Kendall at East Whatcom Regional Resource Center
and in Bellingham at Whatcom Family & Community Network (WFCN). Travel is required to engage face-to-face
with coalition and community members, businesses and organizations to promote coalition and its efforts. Travel
is required to attend community meetings & events, provide training & technical assistance and participate in
coalition activities. Statewide travel is occasional. Typically, no more than once a week, evening/weekend/irregular
hours may be required to attend in person meetings and prevention activities. Access to guaranteed, reliable
transportation is required and some travel compensation is provided. Occasional physical effort may be required to
lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.
As an employer, WFCN promotes individual and community wellbeing practice and a trauma informed culture of
compassion for self and others. We encourage staff to model self-compassion and teach others as you develop.
WFCN is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status,
protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.