OPS EDUCATION AND TRAINING SPECIALIST - 64967042 1

State of Florida•CHIPLEY, FL

45d•Onsite

About The Position

The OPS Education and Training Specialist coordinates the youth prevention component, Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT), of the statewide comprehensive Tobacco Prevention and Control Program. This part-time position works 24 hours per week and involves planning youth meetings, recruiting and retaining young people in SWAT, and developing educational materials and youth trainings and events. The specialist facilitates workshops and presentations on the dangers of tobacco use and prevention strategies, and works with schools, community organizations, and student groups to promote tobacco-free lifestyles and support tobacco-prevention advocacy and policy implementation. The role requires working independently and collaboratively with youth, adults, and community partners. It includes some weekend and evening work, out-of-town travel for training, and chaperoning youth at state and regional meetings. The employee may be required to cross-train and perform other duties assigned by the supervisor, as well as emergency duties before, during, or beyond normal work hours or days. The position is based at the Florida Department of Health—Washington County Health Department, with work at the Holmes County Health Department as needed. A valid driver’s license and high school diploma or equivalent are required. Experience organizing youth prevention activities and public speaking or presentations are preferred.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage and motivate students.
Ability to collaborate with diverse groups and stakeholders.
Knowledge of data collection and analysis methods.
Knowledge and hands-on experience related to health equity, social determinants of health, and cultural competency.
Ability to collect, evaluate, and analyze data to develop recommendations, solve problems, and document workflows and operational or management activities.
Ability to organize data for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to independently plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships internally and with community partners.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to learn and communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with youth to plan and organize prevention activities or programs, such as SWAT.
Experience with public speaking and/or presentations.
Passion for public health and youth advocacy.

Responsibilities

Plan youth meetings and recruit and retain youth in the Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) organization.
Develop and design youth presentations, including PowerPoint presentations, and other educational materials about tobacco prevention.
Conduct workshops and presentations in schools and community settings to inform and engage students about tobacco use and prevention strategies.
Work with youth to develop trainings and events throughout the county.
Collaborate with students to form, support, and maintain SWAT teams in schools and the county chapter.
Organize and execute participation in tobacco-prevention awareness and advocacy events, campaigns, and activities.
Evaluate the effectiveness of educational materials and initiatives and adjust them as needed.
Serve as a liaison among students, schools, and community organizations to foster tobacco-prevention partnerships.
Stay informed about tobacco-prevention research, trends, and best practices.
Assist with advocacy and implementation of policies aimed at reducing youth tobacco use.
Collect, evaluate, and analyze data; develop recommendations; and document workflows and other activities related to operational and management improvement.
Organize data into logical formats for reports, documents, and other written materials.
Cross-train and perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Work some weekends and evenings, travel out of town for training, and chaperone youth at state and regional meetings.
Perform emergency duties before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days if required.