Prevention Coordinator

Virginia Tech • Blacksburg, VA

8h

About The Position

The Prevention Coordinator will work with Dr. Sam Margherio and Virginia Cooperative Extension on a Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority–funded project to bring school-based substance use prevention strategies to communities across Virginia. This part-time role is scheduled during the school year and offers flexible work supporting schools, community partners, and youth prevention programming.

The Coordinator will help adapt prevention programming to meet the needs of local communities and today’s youth, update an online train-the-trainer toolkit for secondary educators, collaborate with Virginia Cooperative Extension Coordinators, and coordinate Brain Day field trips to the Virginia Tech campus. The position involves building partnerships among schools, families, communities, and prevention professionals. It is suited to someone who is enthusiastic about community engagement, creative and proactive, well organized, and comfortable working independently in a supportive, collaborative environment.

The role is 25 hours per week and pays $20–$23 per hour. It is a restricted appointment and is non-exempt, making the employee eligible for overtime. A criminal conviction check is required for the successful candidate. Applicants should submit a CV or resume, cover letter, and names and contact information for two professional references; reference letters are not needed.

Requirements

• Associate degree or higher in education, psychology, communications, marketing, or a related field.
• Reliable transportation; mileage reimbursement is provided.
• Strong interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of and experience working with school systems.
• Experience coordinating community outreach activities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with established Community Advisory Boards to adapt prevention programming for today’s youth and local community needs.
• Update an online train-the-trainer toolkit that helps secondary educators use neuroscience education to support substance use prevention.
• Collaborate with Virginia Cooperative Extension Coordinators to share prevention strategies with partner schools across Virginia.
• Coordinate Brain Day field trips to the Virginia Tech campus, including school communications, scheduling, and event logistics.
• Strengthen partnerships among schools, families, communities, and prevention professionals.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement is provided.
• Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree