Outreach Coordinator

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Henrico, Virginia, VA

9d•$50,794 - $60,952•Onsite

About The Position

The VA Cannabis Control Authority is seeking an Outreach Coordinator to develop and execute outreach programs, plan and lead community events, distribute educational materials, promote best practices, and coordinate with other state agencies and stakeholders. This role involves monitoring and evaluating outreach program effectiveness, reporting on findings, and identifying areas for improvement. The Coordinator will serve as the primary point of contact for outreach inquiries, track participant attendance, oversee feedback surveys, and build relationships with various organizations to foster effective public health strategies related to cannabis. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Ability to develop and execute outreach programs tailored to a variety of audiences and stakeholders.
Experience planning, organizing, and leading community outreach events, such as informational sessions, webinars, roundtables, and workshops to increase awareness of cannabis laws, policies, and public health outcomes.
Ability to coordinate with other state agencies and stakeholders for outreach, resource development, and data sharing.
Ability to collaborate with internal teams to align outreach strategies with CCA goals and values.
Strong written, oral, and presentation skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Social Sciences, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience

Responsibilities

Develop and execute outreach programs tailored to a variety of audiences and stakeholders.
Plan, organize, and lead community outreach events, such as informational sessions, webinars, roundtables, and workshops to increase awareness of cannabis laws, policies, and public health outcomes.
Distribute educational materials to support outreach efforts.
Promote best practices in cannabis education and share insights from research to improve program implementation.
Coordinate with other state agencies and stakeholders for outreach, resource development, and data sharing.
Collaborate with internal teams to align outreach strategies with CCA goals and values.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of outreach programs and initiatives, providing regular reports and recommendations for improvement.
Assist with identifying gaps, challenges and opportunities for improvement for future educational strategies and outreach efforts.
Serve as the primary point of contact for outreach inquiries.
Monitor participant attendance tracking, overseeing participant feedback surveys.
Build and maintain relationships with other government agencies, educational institutions, public health organizations, and community groups to foster effective cannabis public health strategies.
Other duties as assigned.