Tobacco Prevention Program Coalition Consultant Services

The County of Fresno, on behalf of the Department of Public Health, is seeking a consultant to provide coalition building and facilitation services for the Tobacco Prevention Program. The consultant will work with the Department to develop recruitment materials, facilitate in-person meetings, and conduct trainings. The contract is expected to begin on February 26, 2019 and continue through June 30, 2021, with an estimated expenditure of $40,000 in the first year and $20,000 in each of the subsequent two years. The successful vendor will have experience in tobacco control and coalition building, and will be able to work with a diverse set of community sectors. • The consultant will provide technical assistance on collaboration, facilitation, and needs assessments to Department staff and coalition members. • The consultant will assist in developing recruitment materials, facilitating in-person meetings, and conducting trainings. • The consultant will participate in bi-monthly meeting development activities and attend bi-monthly coalition meetings. • The consultant will assist in the establishment of a coalition recruitment committee and prepare and conduct consensus-based strategic planning. • The consultant will facilitate the revision of the coalition mission statement and vision, and conduct key informant interviews with coalition members.