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Building Healthy Communities (BHC)
Job Description
The Position: Program Coordinator
Location: Kern
Job Summary
The Program Coordinator will report directly to the President/CEO while working closely on
projects and activities related to event planning, database management, website content,
social media presence and social media campaigns. This position will implement and
coordinate frequent communication plans and oversee and support with grant reporting.
About Building Healthy Communities:
We are a nonprofit organization working to advance health and racial equity in Kern through
collaborative partnerships with community based organizations, community groups, residents,
youth, health agencies, education institutions and other community partners.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
● Implement and coordinate frequent communications with community partners, residents
and youth, and promotion of the Building Healthy Communities work.
● Attend and support with executing all BHC related meetings including monthly staff
meetings, where the program coordinator will play a key role in planning and identifying
opportunities that will work towards the goal of advancing health and racial equity in Kern.
● Build and maintain relationships with community residents and other leaders and
coordinate meetings as necessary.
● Support community residents with identifying priority focus areas and provide guidance to
advancement
● Conduct crown canvassing to educate and engage community members and/or collect
surveys as needed
● Create flyers for special projects and work on social media and press promotions.
● Coordinate support for translation of materials.
● Help support and execute BHC social media strategy, increase brand awareness and support
with the development of social media campaigns.
● Attend and support with coordinating and executing BHC events
● Assist with projects and development of the BHC newsletter
● Assists with compiling data for activity reporting, grant tracking progress, and grant
reporting.
● Support with tracking BHC events and collect staff event report forms, photos, videos,
PowerPoint presentations, action plans, applications, surveys, and files materials as
appropriate.
● Maintain positive engagement with partners, residents, and youth using whole-person and
growth-mindset approaches
● Supports BHC-wide events as needed
● Other tasks as assigned.
Building Healthy Communities (BHC)
Job Description
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
● Proficient in Microsoft Applications
● Excellent writing skills with a focus on promotion, media
● Proficient knowledge and experience with social media platforms.
● Experience in web design and content production.
● Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
● Organizational, project planning, and leadership skills.
● Exceptional interpersonal skills: ability to interact and work effectively with staff members,
community leaders, board members, donors, and volunteers.
● Self-motivated, resourceful, and creative
● Strong problem-solving skills
● Have the ability to lift up to 50lbs
Required Qualifications
● Must pass background check
● Written and spoken proficiency in Spanish & English is a plus
● Reliable transportation, driver’s license, and auto insurance
● Available to work evenings and weekends
Education & Experience
● Associate of Arts Degree preferred from an accredited college
● Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as
appropriate
● 2+ Years’ experience in a community outreach role preferred
● Social justice advocacy experience preferred
● Experience and passion for community organizing
● Administrative Experience
● Experience with Web Design
Please send resume and cover letter to info@bhckern.org.