Community Engagement Institute is seeking a community engagement coordinator

Are you a natural connector with charisma and professionalism, passionate about making a difference and eager to engage with diverse communities? The Community Engagement Institute have an incredible opportunity for you to shine and grow.

Step into a role where you are the heartbeat of community connections, driving impactful prevention work and advocacy efforts. You will be the face of its mission at fairs, conferences and advocacy events, primarily in Kansas. Your work will involve traveling to various events, recruiting volunteers and leaders, and building a network of community champions dedicated to substance use and suicide prevention.

  • Enjoy traveling (usually day trips) primarily in Kansas to spread the organization’s message and connect with like-minded individuals.
    • Engage with various conference committees all focused on substance use and prevention, and be a part of the PreventionWorKS coalition, where grantees from across the region come together to learn from each other and advocate for important causes.
    • Plan and coordinate future advocacy days with statewide partners. Lead efforts to recruit volunteers and leaders that support its mission.
    • Identify and collaborate with community champions creating diverse steering and planning teams that partner with statewide leadership to make stride in prevention efforts.