Description

The Franklin Regional Council of Governments is looking for an outgoing and organized Coalition Coordinator to support the work of the Western Massachusetts Health and Medical Coordinating Coalition (HMCC). The HMCC helps hospitals, public health agencies, community health centers, EMS, and long-term care providers prepare for and respond to emergencies across the four westernmost counties of Massachusetts.

This role is all about connection and coordination. You’ll bring people together, support regional preparedness projects, organize meetings and events, and help keep our healthcare partners ready to respond when it matters most.

FRCOG is a great place to work if you’re looking for meaningful work that strengthens your community. You’ll join a collaborative, mission-driven team that values curiosity, flexibility, and trust. We offer opportunities to grow your skills, contribute ideas, and be part of a supportive, professional environment that’s deeply rooted in the region. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes people of all races, genders, classes, and life experiences. Everyone brings something valuable to the table, and together, we make a difference for the communities we serve.

The ideal candidate will be great at communication and facilitation, confident navigating lots of moving pieces, and comfortable reaching out to new people. Some evenings and weekends are required (1–2 meetings per week), as well as 24/7 on-call responsibilities about one week a month. This is a full-time, salaried position; the full pay range for this grade is $31.55 to $42.80 per hour; however, FRCOG generally hires in the bottom 50% of a range. Starting salary is based on previous experience and active certifications.

A full job description is available at: https://frcog.org/about/employment/.

Please send your resume and cover letter to admin@frcog.org by Friday, January 30. The search will remain open until the position is filled.

We know that not everyone follows a straight path. If you have transferable skills or lived experience that you believe would help you succeed in this role, we want to hear from you. Even if you don’t meet every qualification listed, please consider applying — you might be exactly who we’re looking for.

Position Purpose: 
Performs professional, technical, and administrative work to implement the priorities of the Region 1 Health 
and Medical Coordinating Coalition (HMCC). Performs all other related work as required.   

Essential Functions: 

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of 
work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from 
the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.) 

Specific Functions:  

• Provides meeting and activity coordination, technical assistance, and stakeholder engagement for the HMCC 
  and several preparedness coalitions and committees:  
• Coordinate meetings, events, and schedules for the HMCC and preparedness coalitions/committees. 
• Ensure compliance with MA Open Meeting Law and adherence to committee operating principles. 
• Maintain contact/resources lists, including the 24/7 emergency alerting list and alerting software. 
• Support the program and committees in developing and executing stakeholder engagement and 
  outreach strategies.    
• Support and facilitate the development of regional project proposals and quarterly activity reports.  
• Support procurement of supplies and services.       
• Facilitate and maintain relationships with partners, provide orientation for new members, and 
  develop/lead training sessions.   
• Share responsibility for the 24/7 on-call duties of the HMCC, working remotely or in an emergency 
  operations center during activations.  

General Functions:  

• Provide support to the HMCC Program as needed, which may include: 
  o Assisting with planning, training, or exercises. 
  o Assisting with stakeholder engagement strategizing and activities. 
• Coordinate and collaborate closely with other program staff. 
• Provide local municipal governments and other stakeholders in Western Massachusetts with 
  technical assistance related to projects. 
• Work with stakeholder advisory groups – this may include scheduling their meetings, communicating 
  with them through minutes, newsletters, and phone calls, to receive and incorporate their feedback. 
• Assist with the development of major projects such as regional emergency communication and 
  coordination plans as needed. 
• Work on other Emergency Preparedness departmental projects as assigned. 
  Perform similar or related work as required, directed, or as situation dictates.

Requirements

Recommended Minimum Qualifications: 

Education, Training and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in planning, communication, emergency 
management, public administration, or another related field. A minimum of two years of experience in 
emergency management, regional planning, communication, or related area; equivalent combinations of 
education and experience will be considered.  NIMS/ICS 100, 200, 700, and HSEEP required within one 
year of hire. ICS-300, ICS-400, and National Emergency Management Basic Academy or equivalent 
preferred.  

Knowledge, Ability and Skill:

Knowledge: Familiarity with emergency management principles, communication, group facilitation, western 
Massachusetts communities and their characteristics, stakeholder coordination, and Massachusetts Open 
Meeting Law.  

Ability: Plan, organize, and facilitate meetings and events. Analyze activities, identify needs, and prepare 
reports with actionable recommendations. Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms, including 
with large groups, and develop outreach and training materials. Build and maintain strong relationships with 
employees, stakeholders, local/state officials, and the public. Execute and track stakeholder 
communication/engagement plans, identifying strengths and gaps, and recommending improvements. Explain 
technical concepts in layman’s terms, and comfortably engage with new people and organizations. Assist 
others in clarifying and structuring their perspectives for actionable outcomes. Ensure compliance with 
regulations, grants, and program requirements in all activities. Assess situations, gather diverse perspectives, 
synthesize information, and make informed recommendations. Work independently, solve problems, manage 
competing priorities, and take initiative. 

Skills: Effective written, verbal, and technical communication. Strong presentation and technical writing 
abilities. Proficient in computer use, including contact database management, editing websites, and creating 
outreach/training materials. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. 

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to 
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to 
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

This position is regularly required to walk, stand, sit, talk, and hear; handles, feels or operates objects or 
controls, and reach with hands and arms as in picking up paper, files, and other common office objects. 
Employee may occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Vision and hearing at or 
correctable to normal ranges.