Upstream Kansas Program Coordinator (State of Kansas)
About The Position
CADCA seeks a dedicated Upstream Kansas Program Coordinator committed to the “Youth Led, Adult Guided” philosophy. The role supports implementation and growth of CADCA’s youth leadership and substance use prevention initiatives in Kansas, with primary responsibility for coordinating the Upstream Kansas Youth Leadership Prevention Program. The coordinator helps engage youth as community leaders working through coalitions to improve community health, safety, and well-being. The successful candidate coordinates youth leadership activities, trainings, and partnerships that strengthen youth engagement in prevention efforts across Kansas. The role calls for public health program management, partner and stakeholder coordination, and a collaborative approach to working with youth, adult advisors, and coalition partners. The coordinator joins a team that values cross-team collaboration, quality improvement, and excellence. This is a full-time, exempt position based remotely, with the employee required to be based in Kansas. Travel is up to 30% annually within Kansas and approximately 5% domestic national travel. The position is contingent upon continued grant funding and may be modified or terminated if funding is not renewed.
Requirements
- Three to five years of experience in public health initiatives, youth leadership programs, or community coalition work.
- Strong public health program coordination and project management skills.
- Experience working with youth leadership programs, community coalitions, and public health initiatives.
- Knowledge of substance use prevention, tobacco prevention, or related public health strategies.
- Strong communication, facilitation, and partnership-building skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with youth, adult advisors, and organizational partners.
- Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and virtual platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Public health experience and grant and relationship management experience are strongly desired.
- Knowledge of Kansas’s public health landscape and youth-serving systems.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and support implementation of the Upstream Kansas Youth Leadership Prevention Program, including planning youth activities, meetings, and events.
- Support youth leadership development and participation in coalition-based community prevention efforts.
- Assist in management of grants and cooperative agreements, including supporting work plans, budgets, and progress reporting.
- Collaborate with state agencies, coalition partners, and subject matter experts to coordinate training and technical assistance for youth and adult partners.
- Support youth advisory groups and coordinate trainings, meetings, and events that strengthen youth leadership and substance use prevention knowledge.
- Contribute to additional CADCA US Programs initiatives as assigned.
- Support CADCA signature events, including the Drug Free Kids Campaign, Mid-Year Training Institute, and National Leadership Forum.
Benefits
- Three weeks of vacation
- 12 sick days annually
- 14 or more holidays
- 401(k) plan with a 5% match
- Generous medical plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
