Program Specialist

MADD Careers Center•Tampa, FL

3d•Remote

About The Position

The Program Specialist organizes and implements the technical and administrative aspects of core and supplemental underage drinking and drunk driving prevention programs for targeted populations at the state and local levels. The role oversees program administration, including liaison and reporting, meeting performance objectives, developing programs to achieve objectives, and following program and grant policies and guidelines. This is a remote position, and the selected candidate must reside in the general Tampa, Florida area. The position pays $50,000 annually. Travel and flexible hours are required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as Human Services, or equivalent experience.
One to two years of experience implementing community awareness, education, partnership, and youth programs, particularly those related to community health.
Travel and flexible hours are required.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects, and work in a high-volume environment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to convey thoughts clearly, logically, and concisely using appropriate grammar and English-language skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively to resolve issues and remain composed and professional amid changing or multiple priorities.
Ability to work to a timetable, meet deadlines, follow instructions, and accept direction on assignments.
Strong work ethic and ability to maintain a high activity level.
Exceptional internal and external customer-service orientation.
Demonstrated computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, and familiarity with entering data into online systems.
Basic record-keeping and math skills.
Ability to maintain social, ethical, and organizational standards in work-related activities, both at work and in the community.
Ability to maintain workplace confidentiality and take ownership and accountability for one’s actions and job responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with programs or grant administration is helpful.
Experience or demonstrated ability in outreach, community engagement, and grassroots or donor-focused fundraising is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and design events to achieve goals and objectives established by MADD management and/or grantors, and market programs to community agencies.
Ensure grant proposals include MADD program directives.
Manage implementation and logistics for adult drunk-driving prevention and underage-drinking prevention programs, including designing and facilitating state- and local-level training programs.
Organize and host orientation and evaluation meetings, facilitator training, parent workshops, and student presentations.
Source and recruit volunteers as needed.
Train, guide, support, and motivate volunteers and staff through training meetings, telephone coaching, and on-site assistance.
Coordinate logistics for MADD events, including LER and Move with MADD.
Oversee volunteer engagement and ensure brand consistency.
Participate in fundraising activities, community engagement, and donor outreach to supplement program support beyond grant funding as required.
Support sponsorship development and donor relations.
Work with the manager and partners to help achieve fundraising goals.
Track and collect program and grant results, financial reports, and progress data for evaluation and improvement.
Identify areas that are not fully using available resources and ensure timely assistance is provided.
Participate in implementing National program evaluation measures.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision coverage; eligible within the first 30–45 days.
Retirement 403(b) with employer matching.
Four weeks of accrued paid time off.
12 paid holidays per calendar year.
Up to three floating holidays per calendar year.
Paid sick time.
Modified educational assistance.
Maternal and paternal leave.
Basic life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance covered by the employer.
FSA and HRA.
Employee Assistance Program.