Community Organizer, Prevention and Coalition Engagement

Job overview

The Community Organizer, Prevention and Coalition Engagement role is based in Metro Detroit, MI, with regular work in Detroit neighborhoods and community settings. The posting states an annual salary range of $40,000–$42,500. The Youth Connection’s role supports prevention initiatives and community engagement. The organizer moves coalition plans into action by recruiting and engaging community members, coordinating prevention activities, supporting youth and parent leadership, and documenting grant work. The role contributes to community-level efforts addressing youth substance use through outreach, education, and coalition collaboration.

What you'll do

• Recruit and engage youth, parents, residents, and community partners
• conduct outreach in targeted Detroit neighborhoods
• represent the organization at meetings, school events, neighborhood activities, and resource fairs
• assist with coalition meetings and forums
• support DFC and PSUPS work plans
• help implement prevention campaigns and community education
• maintain records and required documentation
• support youth and parent leadership.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

community organizer

prevention

coalition engagement

youth development

substance use prevention

community outreach

detroit mi

the youth connection

$40k–$42.5k

grant programs

community events

evening and weekend events

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Benefits are stated in the posting, but specific benefit details are not provided.

Why this role

Relevant community organizing, prevention, youth development, or engagement experience may be considered in lieu of a degree; occasional evening and weekend work and travel are stated.

About the employer

The Youth Connection is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.