Metro Omaha Tobacco Action Coalition; MOTAC Director

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The Metro Omaha Tobacco Action Coalition (MOTAC) has led tobacco prevention and control efforts in Douglas County for 30 years. MOTAC’s vision is that community members, tobacco control experts, advocates, and policymakers will lead change to embrace a nicotine-free community. Our mission is to prevent and reduce tobacco use and the accompanying health and economic consequences in the Omaha area via prevention through public policy and education.

Our current priority areas include expanding smoke-free multiunit housing options; increasing outdoor tobacco‑free environments such as parks, entertainment areas, and restaurant/bar patios; reducing the density of tobacco retailers in over saturated neighborhoods; eliminating the sale of mentholated and flavored tobacco products; and increasing tobacco cessation referrals for those experiencing behavioral health conditions.

MOTAC is seeking a unique individual to lead, grow, and strengthen the coalition to ensure current and future success. This strategic, forward‑thinking, growth‑oriented person will build relationships with partners and stakeholders in the community, expand the coalition, and ultimately enhance the supports in the Omaha metro area that prevent youth tobacco and nicotine use, protect people from secondhand smoke and aerosols, increase tobacco cessation, and reduce tobacco‑related health disparities.

This position will be focused on sustainability and ensuring the coalition is well‑positioned to be resilient through changes in political environments, trends, and funding availability. The role will have a great deal of independence, though the person will work closely with the MOTAC Board to ensure outcomes are met and the overall direction is progressing as intended. This person will be the sole dedicated staff member for general coalition functions, so some support duties are also required, such as composing and distributing a regular newsletter, tracking educational and promotional item levels, and managing general coalition social media presence.

This individual is focused on building a strong and vibrant coalition. This person sees opportunity everywhere and is two steps ahead in their thinking. Ideally, the candidate will have experience in non‑profit organizations, social services, public health, and/or community coalitions, understanding the challenges and nuances that go into relationship building and personality management. Experience with local policy advocacy and community organizing work is highly desired.

This person will work remotely full‑time, thus familiarity and comfort with independent work situations is highly encouraged.

Compensation range: salary is determined by total years of relevant experience (to be discussed upon interview)

Work Schedule:

32 hours per week (8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.); will be adjusted upon hire

• Bachelor’s degree required and 3+ years of experience.
• Self‑motivated and comfort working independently.
• Appropriate remote working set‑up with reliable internet connection. The individual should be based in the Omaha metro area, preferably within Douglas County.
• Experience networking in the community.
• Excellent verbal and written…