Summary
Consistent with GBPS 'mission, values and operating standards, provides overall project
management and responsible for coordinating and implementing partnership activities among the members of Grand Boulevard and its Strategy Teams/Coalitions and affiliated coalitions. Coordinates project with Coalition and CAP 'Associate Executive Director.'

Duties and Responsibilities

• Establish Action plan with GBPS based on agreed upon coalition priorities, timelines and projected results

• Identify, assign, orient/train and supervise staff, volunteers and coalition resources to Demonstration Project goals, strategies, outcomes and deliverables

• Provide direction and support to reporting, data collection and evaluation systems to ensure measurable results.
  Grants management to ensure an objective, evidence-based selection process and grantee support

• Engage coalition/ stakeholders in project re: outreach marketing, communications and selection of communication panel

• Assure program evaluation area performed

• Promote and enhance public awareness of GBPS activities, and mission objectives.

• Direct development and oversight of Strategy Teams relative to the success of GBPS goals and objectives.

• Administer all fundraising efforts including partnering with Chicago Area Project grant department, community partners with all fund raising.

• Arrange for quarterly financial reporting and forecast to the GBPS coalition, and committees.

• Provide support and guidance for all existing programs.

• Research, development and implement new programs

• Ensure compliance SAHMSA funding, coalition policy and procedures, and other responsibility as necessary for the progress of GBPS coalition mission.

• Convene and attend all meetings of the Grand Boulevard Prevention Services Coalition.

Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree required, or related experience in field of substance abuse, and experience in coalition building. Candidate must possess strong verbal, written, analytical, presentation and interpersonal skills.