Community Education & Outreach Lead - Prevention Programs

Tri-county Community Action Agency; Forestdale (RI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

403(b) Retirement Plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Paid sick days

Paid holidays

Job summary

Tri-County Community Action Agency’s Southern Providence County Regional Prevention Coalition seeks a full-time Community Education & Outreach Coordinator to promote healthier, safer communities. You will build partnerships with schools, colleges, law enforcement, and community organizations, and coordinate education and prevention initiatives.

The role requires excellent communication, organization, and the ability to manage multiple projects; a bachelor’s degree is preferred and salary is

Qualifications

• Friendly, professional, dependable, and comfortable working with diverse groups of people.
• Effective communicator who enjoys public speaking and building relationships.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and capable of taking initiative.
• Creative, adaptable, and enthusiastic about learning new skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and strengthen partnerships with schools, colleges, businesses, law enforcement, and community organizations.
• Coordinate community education, outreach activities, and substance use prevention initiatives.
• Implement engaging, evidence-based prevention programs for middle and high school students.
• Develop and deliver presentations, educational materials, and public awareness campaigns.
• Coordinate local prevention coalition meetings, trainings, and community events.
• Support opioid overdose prevention education and outreach initiatives.
• Develop creative ideas and help bring new community projects to life.
• Track program activities, maintain organized records, and complete required reports.
• Work collaboratively with an experienced prevention team while independently managing assigned projects and responsibilities.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication

Organization

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, social work, public health, sociology, human services, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tri-County Community Action Agency’s Southern Providence County Regional Prevention Coalition seeks a full-time Community Education & Outreach Coordinator to promote healthier, safer communities. You will build partnerships with schools, colleges, law enforcement, and community organizations, and coordinate education and prevention initiatives.

The role requires excellent communication, organization, and the ability to manage multiple projects; a bachelor’s degree is preferred and salary is