Tobacco Enforcement Education Coordinator
About the role
PHMC serves as both a direct service provider to individuals, families, and communities across the region and an intermediary agent, managing large-scale contracts, government and philanthropic partnerships, and multidisciplinary initiatives that require operational sophistication, strategic leadership, and deep mission alignment.
Responsibilities
- Implement and coordinate expanded merchant education initiatives in Southeastern Pennsylvania.
- Facilitate regional workgroups focused on judicial education and law enforcement engagement, coordinating subcontractor activities, facilitating collaboration, and ensuring completion of program goals and deliverables.
- Develop and maintain partnerships with judicial, law enforcement, and other key stakeholders to strengthen understanding, implementation, and enforcement of youth tobacco sales laws.
- Develop and coordinate training, webinars, educational resources, and technical assistance for retailers, partners, and other stakeholders.
- Coordinate with the Research and Evaluation team and other partners to monitor progress, support program evaluation, and contribute to quarterly reporting.
- Manage and update the Pennsylvania Tobacco Merchant Education website.
- Represent Health Promotion Council at regional and statewide tobacco control meetings, coalitions, and stakeholder groups.
- Develop standardized tools, training materials, implementation guides, and best practices to support statewide replication of successful pilot initiatives.
- Participate in tobacco retailer compliance check activities to strengthen understanding of enforcement operations.
Qualifications
Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree required; degree in public health, public policy, communications, criminal justice, or a related field preferred.
Experience: Two (2) years of experience in public health, community engagement, education, policy, or a related field, including developing and sustaining partnerships with external stakeholders and coordinating projects involving multiple partners or organizations.
Skills
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Valid driver's license.
Other requirements
- Willingness and ability to travel throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania and periodically statewide.