POSITION SUMMARY: The Coalition Support Specialist is responsible for communications and collaboration with the MV Hope coalition coordinator, as well as surrounding coalitions and organizations. The support specialist will help maintain relationships and communications with our surrounding community, as well as assisting the coordinator in grant writing, organization, and program implementation.

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY

Skagit Valley Family YMCA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equitable opportunities for all groups in terms and conditions of employment and personnel practices. The Y does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. All staff hired at the Y are encouraged to embrace, continually support, and enhance diversity and equity on our campus and in our community.

OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Coalition support:

• Attends coalition meetings and committee meetings both for MV Hope and other surrounding organizations as the face of the coalition
• Collaborate with coalition coordinator on capacity building and strategy
• Helps coordinate and support coalition subcommittees and additional meetings
• Data Entry support

Communications:

• Website and social media platform updates
• Communicate with coalition around strategy, events, and upcoming opportunities

Other:

• Attend prevention trainings and conferences
• Help with grant writing
• Participate on various committees with other leaders across the association as assigned
• Follows the organizations policies and procedures regarding protecting youth from abuse; including screening and selection, training and supervision, and responding to allegations.
• Consistently manages and meets deadlines
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school degree or GED is required
• Skilled use of social media platforms, content creation, and engagement
• Minimum of 1 year of design, communications, writing or related experience
• Fluent in Spanish is highly encouraged
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to demonstrate the ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
• Strongly self-motivated and able to work both independently and in a team
• Willing and able to learn quickly
• Willing and able to accept directions and feedback
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Current state-approved certifications in CPR/AED, First Aid & Bloodborne Pathogens, as well as Abuse Prevention and Mandatory Reporting training are required within 90 days of hire.

Benefits From Day 1:

• Free YMCA household membership
• 403(b) Saving Account enrollment;
• 8 paid federal holidays a year (full-time benefited employees to be eligible)
• Additional bilingual, premium pay of $1.00 for those who are fluent bilingual Spanish, Triqui, Mixtec, Russian and Ukrainian speakers. Ability to write or translate written materials is not required to receive this premium.

Your other benefits will be (waiting period applies):

• Paid Sick & Vacation Day (accrual begins from day-1, eligible to use after 90-days)
• 2 paid personal days & 1 paid birthday per year
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance (full-time benefited employees to be eligible)
• 403 (b) Retirement Employer Match (after 2 years with 1,000 hours)
• Life insurance, and more! (full-time benefited employees to be eligible)