SPIFFY Engagement Coordinator (3895)

Job Details: Job Location: 12-CES - Main Office - Northampton, MA 01060, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $25.00 - $30.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, Connect Families & Empower Youth: Join SPIFFY as Engagement Coordinator!

What You Will Do

Lead Caregiver Engagement: Plan outreach, workshops, and facilitate the Parent/Caregiver Subcommittee to equip families with resources for youth substance misuse prevention.
Support Youth Leadership: Guide youth members on the Steering Committee and support youth participatory action research projects.
Build Community Partnerships: Connect with local schools, pediatric offices, and community groups to engage underrepresented families.
Align Regional Efforts: Connect local strategies to the Regional Policy and Norms Workgroup and support program alignment across districts.
Manage Coalition Logistics: Facilitate meetings, coordinate communication, collect assessment data, and meet grant reporting requirements.
Center Equity: Apply anti-racism and health equity principles to all coalition strategies and decision-making.

Qualifications: What We're Looking For

We are looking for a collaborative community connector passionate about public health, serving underserved populations, and empowering families. Candidates typically bring a Bachelor's degree in public health, social work, or public policy, though equivalent combinations of education, training, and lived experience are strongly encouraged. Additionally, we are looking for up to 5 years of demonstrated success in coalition building, municipal partnerships, or community organizing focused on youth and family engagement.

Minimum Qualifications

Degree: Bachelor’s in Public Health, Public Policy, Social Work, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Expertise: Science-based substance misuse prevention models, youth development frameworks, and systems-level equity work.
Experience (Highly Preferred): Up to 5 years in coalition building, municipal partnerships, or community organizing.
Logistics: Ability to travel locally within Hampshire County, work flexible daytime/evening hours, and manage remote/field work.

Preferred Experience

Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
Experience facilitating parent subcommittees, youth groups, or conducting community assessment reporting.

Terms of Employment

Schedule: Part-time (15–19 hours/week), year-round position with flexible daytime hours and occasional evening/weekend meetings.
Critical Need: Driving parent/caregiver involvement and youth substance misuse prevention in Hampshire County.
Salary Range: $25.00 – $30.00 / hour.
Benefits: Not eligible for benefits.

CES is an equal opportunity employer and is particularly interested in candidates from a diverse range of cultural, ethnic, and racial backgrounds. We are especially interested in candidates whose backgrounds are well-suited to understanding and addressing the needs of the diverse student population we serve.