Community Prevention Manager
About The Position
C3 Wellbeing’s Community Prevention Team provide evidence-based programs and strategies that prevent or reduce substance use for community members of all ages. The Community Prevention Program Manager is responsible for leading the implementation of comprehensive, community-based substance use prevention programs. This includes managing a portfolio of grant-funded initiatives, overseeing strategic planning and program evaluation, strengthening community coalitions, and aligning activities with evidence-based prevention frameworks and local needs. This role is contingent upon grant funding and anticipated to start on or around October 1, 2026.
Requirements
- BA health and human services, public health, psychology or related
- Previous public health experience preferred
- Engaged active in community cares about prevention in youth
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles, with the ability to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all participants.
- Willing to be trained in and deliver evidence-based programs.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Publisher, etc.
- Ability to conduct work in accordance with ethical prevention principles.
Responsibilities
- Lead planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of prevention programs using a multi-year strategic work plan grounded in the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF).
- Develop logic models, implementation timelines, and measurable objectives aligned with grant and funder requirements.
- Develop and oversee work plans and deliverables for multiple program components, ensuring fidelity to evidence-based strategies and compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines.
- Serve as the liaison to municipal leaders, school administrators, public health entities, and other strategic partners to enhance prevention infrastructure and systems alignment.
- Guide and support coalition partners in achieving collective impact through shared goals, data-informed decision-making, and coordinated initiatives.
- Develop and deliver prevention-focused training and technical assistance to coalition members, educators, parents, youth, and professionals using research-informed strategies.
- Facilitate professional development sessions and public presentations that promote health equity, cultural responsiveness, and trauma-informed prevention practices.
- Design, implement, and evaluate targeted media campaigns to promote prevention messages using multiple platforms, including print, digital, and social media.
- Create high-quality outreach materials and educational resources tailored to diverse community audiences.
- Prepare and submit progress reports, program summaries, grant narratives, budget justifications, and billing documentation in accordance with funder and agency timelines.
- Track program expenditures and ensure fiscal accountability and alignment with approved grant budgets.
- Collaborate with internal colleagues across departments to ensure integrated prevention strategies and organizational alignment.
- Represent the organization at community meetings, public forums, and state-level task forces, advocating for prevention policies and priorities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
