Job Description
Job Description
Title: LGBTQ+ Coalition Manager
Location: Bronx, NY
FLSA Status: Full Time (35 hours) Exempt
Role Summary: The Coalition Manager will lead a community coalition dedicated to reducing early initiation of substance use among LGBTQ+ youth and LGBTQ+ youth of color by creating safe and affirming communities across NYC. This position plays a crucial role in coordinating coalition activities, managing staff, and ensuring the successful implementation of coalition initiatives.
Primary Job Responsibilities/Duties:
- Lead and coordinate a multi-sector community coalition focused on reducing early substance use among LGBTQ+ youth, ensuring alignment with grant goals and community needs.
- Facilitate regular coalition meetings, maintain strong stakeholder relationships, and supervise the LGBTQ+ Peer Youth Specialist.
- Develop and implement annual community assessments, analyze data, and prepare reports for the NYC Department of Health.
- Oversee the execution of coalition initiatives, including knowledge-building activities and efforts to improve access to prevention resources for LGBTQ+ youth.
- Manage program documentation, track meeting attendance, and ensure compliance with grant requirements and reporting standards.
- Represent the coalition in strategic planning sessions and other relevant forums, and perform additional tasks as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
- Must be able to travel to multiple NYC sites as needed.
Work Environment / Schedule Requirements:
- This is a full-time, exempt position. While standard business hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, exempt employees are expected to work the hours necessary to effectively fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on organizational needs, deadlines, or events.
- May be required to work shifts, including evenings or night tours and/or Saturdays, Sundays and holidays with holiday pay differential.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in public health, social work, or related field
- Minimum 3 years of experience in community coalition building or similar role
- Demonstrated experience working with LGBTQ+ youth and BIPOC communities
- Strong understanding of substance use prevention strategies
- Experience with data collection, analysis, and reporting
- Excellent project management and organizational skills
- Proven experience in team management and staff supervision.
- Self-directed and solutions oriented.
- Must be able to read, speak, write, and understand English for administrative purposes.
- Must pass drug screening to be appointed.
- This position may be subject to a series of investigations before and after appointment.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
NAICA is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment. As such, discrimination in any aspect of hiring or employment based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), or other applicable legally protected characteristics is strictly prohibited.
Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply. NAICA will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations. NAICA also offers reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Applicants seeking an accommodation for any part of the application or interview process should contact Human Resources by sending an email to HumanResources@naicany.org with the Subject “Reasonable Accommodation Request.”
NAICA Offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision Benefits for full-time employees
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plans
- Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
- Paid Holidays and Vacation
- Paid Time-off
- Vol Life Insurance and AD&D
- Term Life and AD&D insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program support (EAP)
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Aflac: Short-Term Disability, CA, Accident and Hospital
- Employee Discount Program
False Statements
Misrepresentation of your experience, skills, or education, or submission of false/fraudulent information or documentation during the application process may result in the rejection of your application or termination of your employment.
At-Will Employment Disclaimer:
While we sincerely hope to form a long and mutually beneficial relationship, please note that NAICA is an at-will employer. Under these terms, employment is subject to termination at any time, without notice and with or without cause, at the discretion of the organization.