Community Prevention Coordinator

Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness (WPHW) is growing, and we are excited to be adding new people to our team!  If you value inclusivity, balance, and cultural centeredness and have a true passion for serving others, you may be a great fit for our team!  WPHW is a non-profit organization that serves four federally recognized tribes located in five communities:  the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, the Aroostook Band of Mi'kmaq, the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Indian Township, the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Pleasant Point, and the Penobscot Nation.  Wabanaki traditions, language, and culture guide our approach and describe the ways we live in harmony with each other and the land we collectively share.  Services are available to community members living on and off-reservation across the State of Maine.

Position Summary:

This position will focus on coordinating tribal outreach and engagement, strengthening and maintaining relationships with tribal and community partners.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and strengthen partnerships with tribal communities and community-based organizations to provide mental health and prevention programming 


• Serve as a point of contact for tribal community engagement and programming, such as health fairs, socials, community events, etc.
  


• Support managers in planning, coordinating, and implementing events and activities to encourage healthy lifestyles and prevention programming 


• Provide support to other WPHW programs and develop strategic relationships within the tribal communities related to full family prevention programming
  


• Ensure Wabanaki traditions, practices, and ways of knowing are built into all program deliverables 


• Contribute to WPHW’s website and social media initiatives, participate in outreach activities, assist with other programming as needed, and participate in WPHW planning and visioning


• Attend WPHW meetings to coordinate, plan, and implement community engagement activities within tribal communities 


• Monitor and manage the collection of detailed monthly summary reports of all activities performed by staff
  


• Attend Grant meetings and calls


• Organize meetings with key partners in all tribal territories  


• Plan and attend required training, both in person and online, in accordance with grant funding


• Complete reporting and evaluation as related to grant deliverables 


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Required:

• University degree or college diploma in public health, health education or a related field AND two years previous experience; OR


• 4 years of experience in public health, health, education, youth-serving profession, or a related field

Skills and Qualifications Required:

• Ability to create inclusive programming while effectively using trauma informed approaches


• Ability to adapt quickly to change


• Excellent organizational and communication skills


• Experience collaborating with Tribal communities


• The ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently


• Candidate must be willing to travel for some overnight training and events


• Must have a valid Maine Driver’s License, must be insurable on the organization’s auto insurance plan and have access to reliable transportation.
  


• Able to lift and carry fifty pounds regularly
  


• Must pass criminal background check.

Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.