Manager, Community Prevention - Newark, NJ

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Create and facilitate a multisector community coalition and identify prevention priorities with coalition members.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate evidence-based prevention strategies; use community data to guide planning and measure outcomes.
• Build partnerships with schools, healthcare providers, law enforcement, community organizations, and government agencies.
• Implement culturally responsive programs, policies, and environmental strategies; coordinate awareness and educational activities.
• Support grant reporting and documentation; deliver presentations, facilitate meetings, and represent the organization at community events.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health or a related field.
• At least one year of related experience and/or training coordinating a community-based coalition.
• Experience with community-level substance use prevention initiatives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.

Preferred qualifications

• CPS certification, or ability to obtain it within three years of hire and pursue ongoing professional education and training.
• CHES certification, an MPH, or a doctoral degree in a medical, health, or behavioral science field.
• Bilingual proficiency.

Schedule

• Full-time, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Compensation

• Anticipated annual salary range is $70,000–$86,000 for work in New Jersey; offer depends on education, skills, and experience.

Benefits

• Benefits include paid time off, medical and prescription, dental and vision coverage, retirement plans, disability and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, wellness programs, and partner discounts.