Community Substance Use Data and Engagement Specialist

Boulder County; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Boulder County Public Health Department seeks a Community Substance Use Data and Engagement Specialist to coordinate data collection and analysis for prevention initiatives in Boulder County. This role supports engagement with residents, youth, and coalition members to drive data-informed decisions and policy improvements.

Responsibilities include grant reporting for EPIC and SUAG, translating data into accessible formats, and coordinating CNCI processes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, or related field.
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and reporting health data.
• Experience coordinating with coalitions and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead data collection, evaluation, and reporting for grants.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data to identify community needs.
• Ensure alignment of local data collection with CDPHE tools and guidance.
• Act as the lead for the HubSpot CRM for HFC and SUAG.
• Lead tracking processes for HFC and SUAG, including stipends and membership tracking.

Skills

Data analysis

Community engagement

Grant reporting

Stakeholder collaboration

Project coordination

Education

Master's degree in epidemiology/biostatistics/public health

Coursework in epidemiology/biostatistics/disease surveillance

Tools

HubSpot CRM

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Boulder County Public Health Department is seeking to hire a Community Substance Use Data and Engagement Specialist. The Community Substance Use Data and Systems Specialist provides coordination, data collection and analysis, evaluation, and community engagement support for substance use prevention initiatives in Boulder County, including the Healthy Futures Coalition (HFC), Elevating Prevention in Colorado (EPIC) project, and the Substance Use Advisory Group (SUAG). This position supports community-driven prevention efforts and helps ensure data-informed decision-making and evaluation across coalition activities. This role leads data collection, evaluation, and supports reporting for the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Elevating Prevention in Colorado (EPIC) grant and grants funding SUAG. The Community Substance Use Data and Engagement Specialist translates qualitative and quantitative survey data and coalition observations into formal assessments, plans, and reports required by CDPHE. They also translate that data back to the community in accessible formats so that residents, youth, and coalition members can lead decisions about prevention strategy, policy change, and quality improvement. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with grant requirements, analyzing quantitative and qualitative data, and translating findings into clear, accessible information for coalition members, partners, and funders. Funding dependent, this role will also coordinate Boulder County's Community Naloxone Coordination Initiative (CNCI), supporting equitable access to naloxone for community organizations serving people at risk of overdose. Responsibilities may include developing and maintaining CNCI processes, coordinating applications, inventory management, distribution, data tracking, and co-facilitating a CNCI oversight workgroup with the SUAG Facilitator. This position supports strategic implementation by facilitating the Community Based Data Workgroup shared between HFC and SUAG, supporting the Boulder County Overdose Workgroup, and contributing to SUAG workgroups as appropriate. They also lead BCPH’s contributions to the Shared Measurement project in collaboration with the City of Boulder and Community Based Data Workgroup. The Specialist builds and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations, schools, healthcare providers, and other partners. This position works closely with internal staff and external stakeholders to align data collection and assessment efforts and identify opportunities to leverage shared data for prevention planning. This role requires a self-directed professional who is comfortable working in complex, multi-stakeholder environments and balancing strategic thinking with detailed implementation. The nature of community-based work also requires someone who is highly collaborative with strong interpersonal and communication skills. The ideal candidate can manage multiple priorities, support both planning and operational tasks, and contribute to a collaborative team environment. Due to the nature of working with community, some evening and weekend work will be required.

This is a term limited position with an anticipated end date of December 25, 2027.

This is a full-time, benefitedposition that will work Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pmwith some evening and weekend work required. This position will work out of 3482 Broadway St., Boulder, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is exempt.

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Hiring Salary Range: $63,828.00 - $77,886.00 Annually

Tentative Hiring Timeline:

• Phone Screening: Week of October 19th
• First Round Interviews: Week of October 19th
• Second Round Interviews: Week of October 26th
• Language Proficiency Test (if applicable): Week of October 26th
• Reference Check: Week of October 26th

New employees receive an 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month (Must not have been employed at Boulder County during the 12 months prior to re-hire date to qualify). Boulder County offers bountiful benefits, including pension contributions.

Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information.

Data, evaluation, and reporting

1. Lead data collection, evaluation, and reporting for the CDPHE EPIC grant, Boulder County Opioid Abatement grant, and other grants related to HFC and SUAG
2. Collect, analyze, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data to identify community needs and priority populations
3. Support data collection, analysis, and expansion of the Shared Measurement project in collaboration with the City of Boulder
4. Ensure alignment of local data collection and reporting with CDPHE tools, frameworks, and guidance
5. Collaborate with internal staff and partners to align data collection and leverage shared data
6. Review and synthesize data from multiple sources and communicate findings in accessible formats
7. Act as the lead for the HubSpot CRM for HFC and SUAG
8. Lead tracking processes for HFC and SUAG including stipends and membership tracking

Community Engagement and Communications

1. Build and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations, schools, healthcare providers, and partners
2. Support community engagement efforts including outreach, tabling, newsletters, and engagement of priority populations (youth, LGBTQ+, Latine)
3. Support meaningful youth engagement in prevention efforts

Coalition and Workgroup Participation

1. Participate in overdose prevention initiatives such as the Boulder County Overdose Workgroup and OD Map support
2. Facilitate the Community Based Data workgroup shared between HFC and SUAG
3. Participate in SUAG and HFC coalition meetings
4. Represent the Community Based Data workgroup on the HFC Steering Committee

General

1. Other duties as assigned
2. Employees may be reassigned during emergency situations

Depending on the outcome of current funding applications, the following may be additional duties and responsibilities:

1. Use community data to inform CNCI priorities and evaluate equitable distribution of harm reduction resources
2. Develop and maintain CNCI policies, procedures, inventory systems, and distribution processes
3. Coordinate the implementation and day-to-day operations of the CNCI including naloxone ordering, inventory management, storage, distribution, and tracking
4. Manage CNCI applications and support the coalition review process
5. Coordinate collection and redistribution of expired naloxone
6. Track CNCI performance measures and prepare reports for leadership and funders
7. Coordinate naloxone deliveries, including outreach to rural communities and organizations with limited access to harm reduction resources; this includes delivering naloxone to organizations serving rural communities using a personal or County vehicle
8. Co-facilitate the CNCI Advisory Workgroup with the SUAG Facilitator

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of:

• Master's degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, or related field

AND

• Relevant coursework in epidemiology, biostatistics, disease surveillance, or related areas

Additional related education may count towards required experience.

DRIVER'S LICENSE & RELIABLE VEHICLE:

• Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• Access to reliable transportation that is readily available for business use

BACKGROUND CHECK & FINGERPRINTING:

• A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigationwith fingerprinting
• Must pass reference and background checks through the Colorado Bureau of Investigation and Central Registry of Child Protection

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants must be able to work in a hybrid format

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
  • Additional compensation will be provided based on the use of bilingual skills.
• Experience in public health planning, assessment, program development, and operational system design
• Experience engaging culturally diverse communities using equity-driven and harm reduction approaches
• Experience with tracking systems, workflows, and inventory or resource distribution processes

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of public health principles, evidence and community-based prevention approaches, population-based public health strategies, and health equity frameworks
• Knowledge of harm reduction principles and overdose prevention strategies
• Strong understanding of data collection, program evaluation, and data analysis methods
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Effective project coordination and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate data and trends into plain language for a variety of audiences
• Skill in writing reports, plans, and grant-related documents
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, youth, partners, and community members
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) and strong ability to use Microsoft Excel for data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Ability to analyze and synthesize quantitative and qualitative data to inform decisions and resource allocation
• Ability to develop and improve processes, coordinate operations, and balance strategic planning with day-to-day needs
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including youth, and navigate differing viewpoints
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, work both independently and in teams, and take initiative to anticipate needs
• Commitment to person first, destigmatizing language and inclusive, community driven prevention practices

Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.