Management Analyst I - ACAP PREP Youth Coordinator

IMDiversity; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 55,546 - 74,406; Full time

Job summary

The ACAP PREP Youth Coordinator position in Alexandria, VA leads planning and implementing youth outreach activities related to the ACAP PREP Grant. It supports a comprehensive teen pregnancy, HIV and STI prevention program, engaging youth through evidence-based curricula, workshops, peer advocacy, and community events.

This grant-funded role ends one year from hire date. Key duties include coordinating parent education sessions with partners, facilitating weekly Peer Advocate meetings,

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree in public or business administration or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, public health, communications or related field is preferred.
• Fluent and bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support PREP Grant Manager and partners in coordinating parent education meetings/orientations and programs.
• Facilitate weekly Peer Advocate meetings at ACPS campuses or City Recreation Centers.
• Supervise weekly after-school Peer Advocate sessions at multiple sites in Alexandria.
• Plan and implement outreach events and initiatives with Peer Advocates.
• Recruit, hire, train and supervise ten youth Peer Advocates.
• Develop performance goals and evaluate Peer Advocates quarterly.
• Partner with coordinators to train youth in peer-education on teen pregnancy/STI prevention and related topics.
• Create workshops with Peer Advocates on teen pregnancy/STI prevention and youth development.
• Attend PREP meetings and trainings as assigned and provide youth engagement updates.

Skills

Public outreach

Team leadership

Presentation skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Four-year college degree in public or business administration

Bachelor’s degree in social work/public health/communications

Job description

Management Analyst I - ACAP PREP Youth Coordinator

Salary: $55,546.92 - $74,406.28 Annually

Location: Alexandria, VA

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 2026-00467

Department: Department of Community and Human Services

Division: CENTER FOR CHILD AND FAMILY

Bargaining Unit: N/A

Overview

The ACAP PREP Youth Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing youth and community outreach activities related to the ACAP PREP Grant. The position supports a comprehensive teen pregnancy, HIV and STI prevention program, engages youth through evidence-based curricula, workshops, peer advocacy, and community events. This grant‑funded role will end one year from hire date.

Responsibilities

• Support PREP Grant Manager and community partners in coordination of parent education meetings/orientations and programs.
• Facilitate three times weekly Peer Advocate meetings in coordination with ACAP PREP Grant Manager at ACPS campuses and/or City Recreational Centers.
• Supervise weekly Peer Advocate facilitated sessions after school at multiple school and community sites in Alexandria.
• Support the Peer Advocates in planning, implementation and outreach events/initiatives (e.g., speaker events, workshops, tabling events, creative projects).
• Recruit, hire, train and supervise ten youth Peer Advocates.
• Develop performance goals and evaluation measures for Peer Advocates and meet with each Peer Educator on a quarterly basis to track progress.
• Partner with ACAP Coordinator, ACAP PREP Grant Manager, and Teen Wellness Center Health Educator to train youth in peer‑to‑peer education presentations related to teen pregnancy/STI prevention, healthy relationships, social media safety, financial literacy, mindfulness, leadership, and Teen Wellness Center health services.
• Create workshops and presentations with Peer Advocates on topics related to teen pregnancy/STI prevention, healthy relationships, and positive youth development.
• Receive training in all evidence‑based curricula and process evaluation procedures and provide facilitation support as needed.
• Track number of participants at all Peer Advocate outreach events including lunch tabling, Titan Takeovers, weekly meetings, and community events.
• Attend national and regional PREP meetings and trainings as assigned by supervisor.
• Attend ACAP Leadership Council monthly meetings and provide youth engagement updates.
• Attend required staff meetings.
• Participate in City and community meetings including, but not limited to, the Youth Services Coordinating Council and Children & Youth Master Plan Youth Empowerment Work Group.
• Assist PREP Grant Coordinator with Wrap Up Alexandria Campaign.
• Follow DCHS policies and procedures.

What You Should Bring

The ideal candidate should have good knowledge of teen pregnancy prevention/youth development issues; training methods and procedures; principles of communications, public relations, and public information; youth development; best practices in community education/outreach; skill in providing services and programs to youth and families; team building; presentation skills; effective communication; and ability to establish and maintain relationships with community partners; knowledge of adolescent risk behaviors.

Minimum & Additional Requirements

• Minimum: Four‑Year College Degree in public or business administration, and one year of experience in management analysis, customer services resolving end‑user problems, or a closely‑related field; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in social work, public health, communications or related field; At least one year of experience implementing or monitoring youth outreach campaigns; At least one year of experience teaching or running group programs with middle or high school students; At least one year of experience providing community health education; At least one year of experience facilitating training sessions and/or meetings; At least one year of experience in multimedia communication; At least one year of experience utilizing social media to engage youth; At least one year of experience preparing a variety of reports and documents using Microsoft Office Professional products and desktop publishing software; Fluent and bilingual in both English and Spanish.

Notes

This position requires the successful completion of pre‑employment background checks including but not limited to: Federal Records Check; VA State Child Abuse/Neglect Registry; Medicare/Medicaid Fraud Database; education/certifications; and driver’s license.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM

About the Department

The Center for Children and Families (CCF) provides programs and services for Behavioral Health, Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault, Child Welfare & Child Protective Services, Early Childhood and Youth Development. CCF provides compassionate, collaborative and effective person and family‑centered services based on best practices. Our teams support self‑determination, safety, recovery and resiliency for Alexandria children and all residents affected by abuse, neglect, mental illness, intellectual disabilities and substance abuse disorders.

EEO Statement

The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workforce. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, military status, or disability.