Program Manager, Substance Use Disorder

National Assoc of Counties•Washington, DC

4d•$70,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Within NACo’s County Practices and Innovations department, the Program Manager is a project management position focused on timely execution of project-based deliverables, including producing and disseminating best-practice content and hosting small-group events for county officials. The role contributes to multiple projects within a topical portfolio and leads individual project elements related to workplan development, documentation, writing, and event content planning. The position also builds skills in budget management, external partner engagement, and member engagement. This grant-funded position is contingent upon continued availability of grant funding. It focuses on NACo’s substance use disorder initiatives, including management of the Opioid Solutions Initiative and work to support county leaders in addressing opioid use and substance use disorder. The position is eligible for hybrid work and requires travel for NACo conferences, meetings, and partner engagements. Salary range is $70,000–$85,000, commensurate with experience.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in the public health, public policy, local government, or foundation sectors.
Bachelor’s degree in public health, public policy, public administration, or another related field.
Strong project management and organizational skills, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects without compromising quality or timely delivery.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking and facilitating meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to work in a political environment while maintaining a nonpartisan perspective.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree or equivalent professional experience, or relevant certification in public health, public policy, public administration, or a related field.
Knowledge of county government, the intergovernmental system, and issues related to substance use disorder services administration.
Collaboration, creativity, and a solutions-oriented approach to the position and work products; ability to work well under pressure, as part of a team, and with external partners.
Ability to work well with external partners, including communities and stakeholders from ideologically, racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day execution and project management for NACo’s substance use disorder initiatives, including managing workplans and ensuring timely completion of grant-funded deliverables.
Manage NACo’s Opioid Solutions Initiative, which convenes and catalyzes county leaders as they leverage multiple funding streams to address opioid use and substance use disorder.
Design and facilitate a community of practice for county leaders and stakeholders from state associations of counties to share best practices in financing, administering, and delivering addiction services.
Plan content and conduct virtual and in-person events for county leaders, including webinars, conference workshops, and multi-day peer exchanges; manage content planning, logistics coordination, and post-event follow-up.
Lead development and dissemination of a national repository of tools and templates to assist counties with administering opioid settlement funding.
Build and maintain relationships with county elected officials, public health leaders, staff of state associations of counties, state and federal agency partners, philanthropic organizations, researchers, national associations, and other external stakeholders.
Serve as NACo’s subject matter expert on the county experience with opioid settlement funds for opioid remediation activities, internally and externally.
Respond to member requests for technical assistance and identify opportunities to connect counties with promising practices, peer jurisdictions, federal resources, and national partners, focusing on substance use disorder topics.
Maintain productive ongoing relationships with NACo members, federal agency partners, foundation and corporate funders, and other NACo departments.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Program Director and County Practices & Innovations leadership.