Founded in 1985, the mission of Boulder County AIDS Project (BCAP) is to provide support, advocacy, and education to those in our community who are living with or affected by HIV, and to serve as an outreach and information center to prevent the further transmission of HIV. BCAP believes that employees are key to what makes a great organization. Our small and mighty staff is guided by our core values of compassion, inclusivity, person-centeredness, collaboration, and accountability. Working with BCAP means being part of a team of dedicated and passionate individuals who embody these values to provide services to people living with or at risk of acquiring HIV. With a focus on clients and relationship building, BCAP honors its position of public trust through a commitment to open communication; diversity and inclusivity; friendly and welcoming approaches; and a sensitivity to HIV, mental health, substance use, and poverty issues. A successful BCAP employee enjoys working for a small company, collaborates well with a close-knit team, is excited to use their skills and knowledge to help clients, appreciates professional boundaries, and has a deep passion for serving their community. BCAP highly values the physical and mental health and wellbeing of staff members and offers a generous benefits package.
Position Summary
The Prevention Services and Atlas Program Coordinator’s main goal is to help reduce HIV and hepatitis C (HCV) transmission by delivering services to men who have sex with men (MSM) and other individuals at highest risk of acquisition. The primary role of this position is to coordinate Atlas, an HIV prevention program for MSM. Qualified candidates will need to demonstrate experience with community organizing for gay, bisexual, queer, transgender, and all MSM. This position, in collaboration with other staff, conducts HIV/HCV/STI testing, syringe access, street outreach, educational presentations, and outreach education at community events. This position reports directly to the Prevention Director, and attends staff, department, and community partner meetings. This position is full-time at 40 hours per week, non-exempt, and located at the Boulder office. This position will require evening and weekend hours, and travel throughout BCAP’s service area. This job description does not list the exclusive responsibilities of this position, and the Prevention Director may assign other duties as necessary.
Duties and Responsibilities
Atlas Program Coordination
• Works with the Prevention Director to develop a work plan for Atlas program activities
• Recruits, trains, engages, and supports Atlas volunteers to reach program goals
• Holds regular program meetings for input on program activities for MSM
• Coordinates program activities including workshops, forums, social mixers, and events for MSM
• Conducts outreach education to provide HIV awareness at community events
• Develops materials to promote Atlas, including social media posts
• Remains current on HIV statistics, trends, and evidence-based interventions for MSM
• Collects, analyzes, and uses program data to strategize and develop programming
• Authors monthly reports, submits program invoices, and attends to administrative duties
HIV/HCV/STI Testing
• Provides HIV/HCV/STI testing at BCAP and offsite community partner locations
• Ensures quality assurance of HIV/HCV/STI testing services following established requirements
Syringe Access
· Provides coverage for syringe access services
· Conducts street outreach
Community Outreach
· Coordinates and staffs event/educational outreach; prepares materials; and recruits/supervises volunteers
· Provides educational presentations to classrooms and community-based groups
Required Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree in public health, social work, education, or related field, or equivalent experience
· Minimum two years’ experience in health and human services, preferably with nonprofit organization
· Experience with and knowledge of gay, bisexual, queer, transgender and MSM communities
· Familiarity with Microsoft Office Programs
· Strong verbal and written communication skills
· Ability to work at computer for 2-3 hours at a time, manage interruptions, and lift 30 pounds
· Access to reliable transportation
Desired Qualifications
· Bilingual Spanish/English language skills; ($50 Bilingual Services Stipend provided per pay period)
· Experience in providing HIV prevention, interventions, and harm reduction services to MSM
· Trained in HIV/HCV/STI testing in non-clinical settings
· Experience conducting street outreach
· Skilled in volunteer management
· Experience in event management