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This position is an opportunity for a dedicated community member to contribute to the health and
wellbeing of Norwalk youth. The position coordinates and supports The Norwalk Partnership (TNP), a
community coalition to prevent substance misuse and promote mental wellness in youth and young
adults in Norwalk. It is funded through a federal grant held by Positive Directions–The Center for
Prevention and Counseling.
1. Coordination:
a. Participate actively in the TNP coalition and its committees (education & awareness,
environment and enforcement, NorWALK for Mental Health, Teen Nights Out).
b. Provide administrative support to the coalition and committees, including scheduling
meetings, emailing invitations and calendar appointments, tracking participation,
producing minutes, providing follow-up.
c. Help prepare and disseminate communications (blog posts, slides, flyers, resource
documents).
d. Maintain the project website and social media.
2. Outreach & engagement:
a. Outreach to targeted individuals or groups (for example, parent groups, local businesses)
to build relationships, provide resources, invite participation in project activities.
b. Attend and help plan/promote community events such as NorWALK for Mental Health,
Freshman Forum, resource fairs, dissemination of materials, etc.
c. Assist with presentations and trainings to parents or other community groups.
d. Support teen interns in planning and implementing substance use prevention and mental
health promotion activities in the local high schools, including attending two weekly high
school club meetings in Norwalk.

3. Other:
a. Attend prevention trainings to develop personal knowledge and skills.
b. Participate in Positive Directions staff meetings and trainings.

90 Post Road West, Westport, CT | 203-227-7644 | positivedirections.org

Requirements:
● Organized, attention to detail.
● Communication, social media, and/or design skills highly desirable.
● Serve as role model to youth, with particular emphasis on avoiding substance use under age 21.
● Good interpersonal skills, comfortable working with diverse populations.
● Bilingual (Spanish) highly desirable.
● Knowledge / networks in the Norwalk community highly desirable
Compensation: $17/hour, paid time off