Job Description

Heluna Health and Saving Our Legacy: African Americans for Smoke-Free Safe Places (SOL) Project are seeking a Community Engagement Coordinator (CEC) to join their team. The CEC will serve as the public face of the project and must be a highly organized individual with strong written and verbal communication skills. Ideal candidates will have experience building collaborative relationships with community-based organizations and local residents through education, advocacy, or policy initiatives. 

Saving Our Legacy: African Americans for Smoke Free Safe Places (SOL Project)

The SOL Project advocates for healthy, smoke-free communities for African Americans and other populations who suffer disproportionately as a result of social conditions and tobacco use. Established in 2007, the SOL Project collaborates within the community to encourage local governments and boards to adopt and implement policies that protect against harmful exposure to smoke or vape aerosol from plant based or synthetic products; and to reduce the availability of menthol and flavored tobacco and vape products that will lead to the end of the sale of all commercial tobacco. 

The SOL Project is currently funded by the State of California Department of Public Health, Tobacco Control Program. 

This is a full-time benefited position (40 hours per week) funded through June 30, 2027.

Pay for this role is $31.00/ hour.

Employment is provided by Heluna Health.

Applications must include a resume.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintain and build partnerships with tobacco prevention project coalitions, community-based organizations, city councils and other allies in Sacramento, Yolo and San Joaquin Counties by attending meetings, events and trainings.
• Share information on public and private web-based channels, including, but not limited to, California Tobacco Prevention Program Partners, the SOL project website and social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and X (formerly known as Twitter)).
• Staff booths at and attend community events.
• and community groups.
• Assist with the development of educational and media materials such as fact sheets, brochures, handbills, post cards, newsletters, videos, or radio ads.
• Recruitment and maintenance of research advisory board committee.
• Provide administrative assistance such as scribing meeting minutes and arranging meetings with the advisory board committee and elected officials.
• Provide guidance to interns, Community Engagement Awardees (CEAs), and advisory committee members.
• Coordinating meetings with community leaders, members, and youth programs
• Other duties as assigned.

 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

• Two years of college (majoring in communications, office administration, health science or related field), with a minimum of three years of community outreach and engagement experience.
• A bachelor’s degree with one year of experience may be substituted.

Certificates/Licenses/Clearances

• Successfully clear the background check process with Heluna Health.
• A valid California driver’s license, proof of vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. 

Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Self-starter and good time management
• Understanding of community outreach, relationship building and engagement strategies
• Strong ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Canva or another desktop publishing/image editing program
• Demonstrated proficiency with various social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X)
• Ability working with volunteers and communities
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings, weekends and travel
• General understanding of public health policy and/or health education

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stand= Frequently
• Walk= Frequently
• Sit= Frequently
• Handling / Fingering= Occasionally
• Reach Outward= Occasionally
• Reach Above Shoulder= Occasionally
• Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend= Occasionally
• Lift / Carry= Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs
• Push/Pull= Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs
• Hearing= Constantly
• See= Constantly
• Taste/ Smell= Not Applicable

Key 

• Not Applicable: Not required for essential functions
• Occasionally: (0 - 2 hrs./day)
• Frequently: (2 - 5 hrs./day)
• Constantly: (5+ hrs./day)

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Current schedule is a hybrid of in-office, telework, and field work within Sacramento, Yolo and San Joaquin Counties.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift,

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