SPIFFY Engagement Coordinator
Collaborative for Educational Services · collaborative.org
NorthamptonOn-siteSenior5+ yrsPart-time
The job in short
Community engagement coordinator for youth substance misuse prevention coalition.
Logistics
Details
- Found
- 21 d ago · posted 2026-10-02
- Location as listed
- Northampton, MA, USA
- Role
- Community Engagement Coordinator
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Job Details: Job Location: 12-CES - Main Office - Northampton, MA, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $25.00 - $30.00Hourly, 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 engage families, particularly those who are underrepresented, and equip families with resources for youth substance misuse prevention.
Support Youth Leadership: Guide youth members on the Steering Committee and support youth engagement and leadership to support Coalition strategies.
Build Community Partnerships: Connect with local schools, pediatric offices, and other community organizations and groups, and support the development of parent/caregiver connections.
Align Regional Efforts: Connect local strategies to other regional coalitions and groups and support program alignment of strategies across communities.
Manage Coalition Logistics: Facilitate meetings, coordinate communication, collect assessment data, and support 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, or 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.
Experience with Hampshire County organizations, resources, or schools.
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.