NCW Connection Specialist

Connections Specialist (regional)Job Description

Position Description Reports to the Vice President of Programs

About Us

Only7Seconds (O7S) is a national leader in addressing the youth loneliness crisis. By 2035, we aim to have two million youth and young adults experience meaningful, intentional connection. This will result in youth leading less lonely, more socially healthy lives. We will accomplish this by driving multimedia awareness campaigns, deploying evidence-informed resources, and building youth-led programs.

This position will play a critical part of the next phase of our young organization’s growth. The Connections Specialist (CS) will work collaboratively with the Vice President of Programs to expand our reach and impact within Washington State. This position is ideal for a Washington State local, who is deeply rooted in the community. This part-time contractor position is responsible for growing programming, organizing local events, and cultivating strong community engagement in the NCW region. This position can grow into a full time employee role over time. Priority given to candidates located in the Chelan, Wenatchee, or Moses Lake areas. This is not a fully remote position. 

To apply: Email Melissa Hosten (melissa@only7seconds) your resume and cover letter. Please indicate the area where you are located. 

Only7Seconds is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to giving consideration to all talent in connection to employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.

Connections Specialist Responsibilities:

The CS is a contract position. They are responsible for building new partnerships and collaborations as well as deepening current partnerships and collaborations with a focus on communities across North Central Washington. They will accomplish this through community engagement, event coordination, and administrative support.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Community Engagement:
2. • Build inroads to and maintain relationships with community stakeholders, including families, schools, educators, community centers, local organizations, community leaders, and volunteers.
   • Represent Only7Seconds at community meetings, events, and forums to enhance visibility and foster partnerships and collaboration.
   • Serve as a local advocate for youth mental, behavioral, and social health and well-being.
   • Build and expand Only7Seconds programming within the region, specifically within schools and community centers serving youth and within schools and community centers in North Central Washington.
   • Facilitate workshops, activities, and events that promote connection and social health among youth.
3. Event Coordination:
4. • Plan, coordinate, and execute events that raise awareness about youth loneliness, social health, & connection.
   • Manage event logistics, including scheduling, marketing, and volunteer coordination.
   • Evaluate the success of events and suggest improvements for future initiatives.
5. Administrative Support:
6. • Support the monitoring of program participation, outcomes, and community feedback to assess impact and inform strategic planning.
   • Maintain communication records and ensure timely follow-up with clients and partners.
   • Ensure compliance with Only7Seconds policies and procedures.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Tenacious: You push projects and tasks to completion, ensuring desired results are achieved. You thrive on finishing things, checking items off lists, and seeing projects through to the end.
• A Catalyzer: You provide support and assistance to others, ensuring projects move forward and tasks are completed. You inspire others to join your efforts and take on a project or idea.
• Self-motivated: You are proactive and take initiative on open-ended projects with little oversight.

Position Must Haves:

• Excels at community engagement by engaging others with passion and authenticity
• Successful track record of supporting and/or leading projects and successfully completing them.
• Proven ability to multi-task and manage time well; excels at managing multiple projects at once
• Extremely well-organized and detail oriented
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, develop partnerships, and engage communities.
• A self-starter, with a track record of accomplishment while working under minimal supervision.
• Intuitive perception; has the ability to “see the need” before it arrives.
• Reliable; maintains a high degree of discretion and confidentiality
• Proven success with event attendance/participation/execution
• A willingness to work non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, and holidays)
• Efficient technological skills, including MS Suite, Google Suite, & basic information gathering and social media understanding.
• Ethical behavior and appropriate representation of the organization; professional and welcoming in your demeanor (in-person and virtually)
• Passion for Only7Seconds' mission to end youth loneliness through meaningful connections.
• Culture-Fit: As a young, growing organization, culture and culture-fit is of critical importance. Please review details about our values and ensure your personal values align.

Position Nice-to-Haves:

• Bi-Lingual in Spanish and English
• Experience in youth engagement, community engagement, partnership development

and/or public relations

• Experience working with Gen-Z and Gen Alpha
• Focused attention to detail and the ability to respond to changing needs as presented
• Education and/or knowledge in behavioral and mental health, social work, education, or a related area

Location:  Washington (in person and remote work with regular in-region travel).

Regions:

• North Central Washington region (Grant, Okanogan, Chelan, and Douglas counties)

Contractor Compensation: Contract for this half-time (20 hours per week on average) position is competitive and commensurate with experience. $23-$24.5 per hour. Opportunity to increase hours as opportunity and demand increase, including transitioning the role to a full time employee position.

• Hours: Part-time, Approximately 15-20 hours per week. Flexible scheduling with occasional evening and weekend commitments for events.
• Compensation: Commensurate with experience.

Only7Seconds’ Values

• We create with excellence.
• We engage with courage and boldness.
• We participate with respect and joy.
• We support a culture of belonging and community
• Every person matters. We recognize the dignity of each person, the innate value they bring through their beliefs, culture, heritage and abilities.
• Every individual has impact. Whatever your circle of influence, everyone has the ability to positively impact others.
• Everyone needs connection. No one is immune to the need for human connection. It is vital to our health and well-being.