Tobacco Enforcement Education Coordinator

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.

Job Overview

Position Type: Full Time, Exempt

Position: Program Coordinator

Accountability: Tobacco Enforcement and Education Programs Manager

Location: 1500 Market Street; Some travel in Southeastern Pennsylvania.

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.

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

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.

Education Requirement

• Bachelor's degree required; degree in public health, public policy, communications, criminal justice, or a
• related field preferred.

Other requirements

• Willingness and ability to travel throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania and periodically statewide.
• PHMC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.