Program Specialist

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Salem, VA

3d•$55,291 - $79,619•Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia State Police is hiring a Program Specialist for its Community Outreach Program in Salem, Virginia. The position works under the VSP Center for Innovation and Partner Engagement to increase statewide participation in the Youth of Virginia Speak Out About Traffic Safety (YOVASO) program among schools, students, and community youth groups. The specialist works with schools and youth groups to establish student-led safe-driving clubs and classroom service-learning projects, and develops and evaluates traffic safety educational programs, project-based lessons, and safe-driving curricula aligned with educational Standards of Learning (SOLs). The role coordinates membership services, develops leadership training curricula, and coaches students and adult sponsors in advocating for safe teen driving. In collaboration with the YOVASO team, VSP, external organizations, and community leaders, the specialist promotes the program, develops strategies and resources, and expands initiatives to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities among young drivers and passengers. The specialist also plans and staffs safety events and conferences, including the annual four-day YOVASO Summer Leadership Retreat. The position requires travel throughout Virginia, including some weekend and overnight travel, and a flexible work schedule. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. The hiring range is $55,291 to $79,619; final compensation depends on the stated pay factors, internal alignment, and applicable experience and qualifications, and placement at the top of the range is not guaranteed.

Requirements

Direct knowledge and experience with educational Standards of Learning (SOL).
Skill operating computers and using Microsoft Office applications.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to develop, write, and evaluate safety lessons, projects, and training curricula aligned with SOLs.
Ability to plan and execute events, youth activities, workshops, and/or conferences.
Ability to create and manage dynamic website content.
Ability to create graphic content in Photoshop and Canva.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing in English.
Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel throughout the Commonwealth, including some weekend and overnight travel.
Ability to represent the Department and YOVASO on traffic and public safety committees and projects.
Ability to engage with youth and work professionally with school administrators, teachers, and community leaders.
Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a teacher in a Virginia school system or in youth-related advocacy programs in an educational or program development role.
Preferred experience and knowledge in education, communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Increase statewide participation in YOVASO among schools, students, and community youth groups.
Work with schools and youth groups to establish student-led safe-driving clubs and classroom service-learning projects.
Develop and evaluate traffic safety educational programs, project-based learning lessons, and safe-driving curricula aligned with SOLs.
Coordinate membership services for schools and youth groups.
Develop leadership training curricula and coach students and adult sponsors on advocating for safe teen driving.
Collaborate with the YOVASO team and VSP to promote YOVASO and develop strategies for young-driver safety programs.
Plan and staff safety events and conferences, including the annual four-day YOVASO Summer Leadership Retreat.
Collaborate with external organizations and community leaders statewide to build resources and expand initiatives to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities among young drivers and passengers.
Represent the Department and YOVASO on traffic and public safety committees and projects.
Create and manage dynamic website content and graphic content using Photoshop and Canva.