SW-Youth Training Coordinator

Organization Summary

The California Youth Advocacy Network (CYAN) is an independent agency working under the auspices of Heluna Health, a 501(c)3 fiscal sponsor.

CYAN currently employs 13 staff.

Funding is primarily through competitive grants from sources such as the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).

Since 1997, CYAN has received funding from the California Tobacco Prevention Program, a CDPH program, to provide tobacco prevention services in California and throughout the country.

What began as a youth advocacy program has grown into a multi-dimensional organization with focused programs in higher education and youth.

CYAN currently provides technical assistance, training, campaign support and networking opportunities to local health agencies, community-based organizations, colleges/universities, and individuals working to address youth and young adult tobacco use.

In 2024, this work is expanding to address cannabis use in five California jurisdictions with funding from the CDPH Substance and Addiction Prevention Branch.  

Employment is provided by Heluna Health.

This is a full-time benefitted position, which is grant-funded through September 2027.

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The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $31.25 per hour.

Essential Functions: 

The CYAN Youth Training Coordinator is responsible for working closely with other program staff to implement all aspects of the agency workplan that focus on youth advocacy, youth engagement, youth development, material development and research.

The Youth Training Coordinator works with youth leaders from throughout California to develop and implement tobacco and cannabis prevention advocacy programs.

This is done by providing technical assistance and training to local, regional, and statewide public health organizations to increase authentic youth engagement in policy and systems change campaigns. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Advocacy (30%) 


* Support coordination and implementation of an annual youth information and education event at the State Capitol; 


* Present at local, regional, and/or state youth meetings and conferences on advocacy, policy/system change, and tobacco and cannabis prevention strategies; and 


* Develop tools and resources for youth and adult audiences to increase knowledge of tobacco and cannabis prevention policy initiatives and skills related to advocating for policy, system, and environmental change.

Training and Technical Assistance (60%) 


* Provide training and technical assistance to programs and individuals on youth engagement, advocacy, and various tobacco and cannabis prevention topics; 


* Research, develop, and distribute youth-related educational material and website content;


* Assist with the coordination of a statewide Youth Board of Directors made up of 15-20 high school-age youth, including 2-3 annual Youth Board of Directors retreats, monthly virtual meetings; and


* Assist with the planning and i...