About C-TURN
The Commercial Tobacco Use Reduction Network (C-TURN) works to reduce the health, social, environmental, and economic impact of commercial tobacco and nicotine use through community engagement, education, youth action, and evidence-based policy, systems, and environmental change.
Our work recognizes that the tobacco industry has disproportionately targeted and impacted certain communities. C-TURN works alongside community partners to promote health equity and create environments where everyone has the opportunity to live a healthier life.
C-TURN is a program of the Champlain Valley Family Center for Drug Treatment and Youth Services, Inc. and is funded through the New York State Department of Health Bureau of Tobacco Control.
Job Description:
Community Engagement Program Coordinator – Builds partnerships with organizations, municipalities, and community leaders to advance tobacco-free policies and strengthen community-wide prevention efforts.
This positions focus on community impact, collaboration, and prevention-based public health work. We would greatly appreciate your help sharing these opportunities with staff, students, alumni, and community members interested in youth development, education, outreach, or public health careers.
Key Responsibilities
Community Partnerships & Outreach
- Build and maintain relationships with residents, community organizations, healthcare partners, and local leaders
- Engage municipalities, businesses, and decision-makers in tobacco-free initiatives
- Facilitate coalition meetings and working groups
- Represent ATFC at community events, forums, and public meetings
Policy & Systems Change
- Educate stakeholders on evidence-based tobacco-free policies
- Support adoption and implementation of policies aligned with the ATFC workplan
- Collaborate with regional and statewide tobacco control partners
- Serve as liaison between the NYS Department of Health and community partners
Media & Public Communication
- Act as spokesperson for ATFC when appropriate (radio, TV, print, online)
- Develop press releases, letters to the editor, and media outreach
- Manage social media and awareness campaigns
- Support earned and paid media strategies
Program Implementation
- Coordinate ATFC initiatives and grant deliverables
- Collaborate closely with the Reality Check Program Coordinator
- Participate in required trainings, meetings, and committees
- Track activities and maintain documentation for reporting
Organizational Collaboration
- Meet regularly with the ATFC Program Director for supervision and planning
- Participate in CVFC and NYS DOH trainings and meetings
- Assist with statewide and regional initiatives
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in public health, education, communications, social sciences, community organization, or related field OR minimum three years related experience (community outreach, advocacy, prevention, coalition work)
- Experience working with community organizations or coalitions
- Strong facilitation and public speaking skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects independently
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and social media platforms
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Ability to work evenings and occasional weekends
- Ability to pass required background check
- Must be tobacco-free (including electronic cigarettes)
- Occasional overnight travel required
Pay: $51,000.00 - $54,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
