Youth Training Coordinator
Youth Training Coordinator
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Job Description
Organization Summary
The California Youth Advocacy Network (CYAN) is an independent agency working under the auspices of Heluna Health a 501(c)3 fiscal sponsor. CYAN currently employs 13 staff. Funding is primarily through competitive grants from sources such as the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). Since 1997 CYAN has received funding from the California Tobacco Prevention Program a CDPH program to provide tobacco prevention services in California and throughout the country. What began as a youth advocacy program has grown into a multidimensional organization with focused programs in higher education and youth. CYAN currently provides technical assistance training campaign support and networking opportunities to local health agencies communitybased organizations colleges/universities and individuals working to address youth and young adult tobacco use. In 2024 this work is expanding to address cannabis use in five California jurisdictions with funding from the CDPH Substance and Addiction Prevention Branch.
Employment is provided by Heluna Health.
This is a fulltime benefitted position which is grantfunded through September 2027.
CYAN 50 1008 and 50 1163
The pay range for this position is $28.85 $31.25 per hour.
This role is hybrid with 1 2 days in office per week.
Essential Functions:
The CYAN Youth Training Coordinator is responsible for working closely with other program staff to implement all aspects of the agency workplan that focus on youth advocacy youth engagement youth development material development and research. The Youth Training Coordinator works with youth leaders from throughout California to develop and implement tobacco and cannabis prevention advocacy programs. This is done by providing technical assistance and training to local regional and statewide public health organizations to increase authentic youth engagement in policy and systems change campaigns.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Advocacy 30
- Support coordination and implementation of an annual youth information and education event at the State Capitol;
- Present at local regional and/or state youth meetings and conferences on advocacy policy/system change and tobacco and cannabis prevention strategies; and
- Develop tools and resources for youth and adult audiences to increase knowledge of tobacco and cannabis prevention policy initiatives and skills related to advocating for policy system and environmental change.
Training and Technical Assistance 60
- Provide training and technical assistance to programs and individuals on youth engagement advocacy and various tobacco and cannabis prevention topics;
- Research develop and distribute youthrelated educational material and website content;
- Assist with the coordination of a statewide Youth Board of Directors made up of 1520 high schoolage youth including 23 annual Youth Board of Directors retreats monthly virtual meetings; and
- Assist with the planning and implementation of an annual 3 to 4day statewide youth advocacy conference for 150 youth and adult partners.
Evaluation and Reporting 5
- Assist with evaluation activities as needed such as training evaluation organizational assessments and youth listening sessions; and
- Completion of biannual progress reports.
Other 5
- Support and coordinate with other CYAN programs as necessary; and
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications
Education/Experience
- Fouryear College Degree (BA or BS) required;
- A masters degree in a related field (e.g. MPH MPA MPP) preferred;
- Extensive knowledge of youth engagement principles and advocacy strategies;
- Experience implementing a public health program and/or facilitating community organizing activities; and
- Basic understanding of public health principles and tobacco control programs in California.
Certificates/Licenses/Clearances
- None
Other Skills Knowledge and Abilities
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written;
- Computer qualifications include proficiency in all MS Office applications;
- Ability to maintain content on a website and knowledge of social marketing and social networking applications; and
- Willingness to work collaboratively as part of a small staff in a positive environment.
Physical Demands (please specify using the key below)
Stand Frequently
Walk Frequently
Sit Frequently
Handling / Fingering Frequently
Reach Outward Frequently
Reach Above Shoulder Occasionally
Climb Crawl Kneel Bend Occasionally
Lift / Carry Occasionally Up to 25 lbs
Push/Pull Occasionally Up to 25 lbs
See Constantly
Taste/ Smell Not applicable
Not Applicable Not required for essential functions
Occasionally 0 2 hrs/day)
Frequently 2 5 hrs/day)
Constantly 5 hrs/day)
Work Environment
General Office Setting Indoors Temperature Controlled. CYAN works a hybrid schedule with 12 days per week in office located at 650 University Ave Sacramento CA.
Application Procedure
Position is available immediately. Interested candidates must submit a resume and cover letter for consideration.
* People with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
* CYAN is a smoke/tobaccofree environment.
Heluna Health is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages minorities women veterans and disabled to apply.
EEOC STATEMENT
It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to age 40 and over) national origin or ancestry race color religion sex gender sexual orientation pregnancy or perceived pregnancy reproductive health decision making physical or mental disability medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer) AIDS or HIV genetic information or characteristics veteran status or military service.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
