Outreach Program Coordinator

Florida Atlantic University; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Atlantic University’s College of Medicine in Boca Raton seeks an Outreach Program Coordinator to support Rising Strong, a federally funded youth substance-use prevention initiative. You will coordinate activities across Palm Beach and Broward Counties, work with the Program Director and community partners, and help deliver education and awareness campaigns.

The role requires travel to community sites, evening/weekend events, and strong communication, organizational, and collaborative

Qualifications

• Experience working directly with youth, young adults, families, or community-based populations.
• Experience with community outreach, health education, youth programming, or community-based initiatives.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including comfort speaking with groups and engaging community members.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate multiple activities and priorities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in community settings.
• Experience in youth development, substance use prevention, behavioral health, public health, or health promotion.
• Experience facilitating educational or prevention activities with youth or families.
• Experience with community outreach and partnership development.
• Experience with social media, health communication, public education campaigns, or community-facing communications.
• Experience supporting grant-funded community programs or program evaluation.
• Experience working with diverse and underserved communities.
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day implementation of Rising Strong activities across community sites.
• Travel to community sites throughout Palm Beach and Broward Counties and participate in occasional evening or weekend activities.
• Facilitate, deliver, and support prevention and health promotion sessions for youth, parents, and families, including evidence-based programming and educational activities.
• Conduct community outreach and help identify opportunities to engage youth and families in Rising Strong activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with schools, youth-serving organizations, community agencies, and other partners.
• Support implementation of the Rising Strong public education and awareness campaign, including community outreach, social media, educational materials, and program events.
• Support youth engagement activities, including recruitment, participation, and the Rising Strong Youth Advisory Board.
• Coordinate program schedules, outreach activities, meetings, events, materials, and implementation logistics.
• Represent Rising Strong at community meetings, health fairs, school activities, and other outreach events.
• Maintain program records and track participation, outreach activities, and other required program measures.
• Support collection and management of program and evaluation data.
• Assist with program reports, presentations, and other required documentation.
• Work collaboratively with program staff, evaluators, students, and community partners.
• Perform other program-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Youth outreach

Public health

Community outreach

Health education

Program evaluation

Grant management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree with 2+ years experience

Job description

Position Summary

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The College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Outreach Program Coordinator in Boca Raton, FL. The Outreach Program Coordinator will support the implementation of Rising Strong: Empowering Youth for Substance-Free Futures, a federally funded youth substance use prevention initiative within the Department of Preventive Medicine & Health Sciences. The position will work closely with the Program Director, program staff, and community partners to coordinate and deliver prevention activities for youth and families, conduct community outreach, support the program's education and awareness campaign, and strengthen engagement with schools and community organizations across Palm Beach and Broward Counties.

Summary Of Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day implementation of Rising Strong activities across community sites.
• Travel to community sites throughout Palm Beach and Broward Counties and participate in occasional evening or weekend activities.
• Facilitate, deliver, and support prevention and health promotion sessions for youth, parents, and families, including evidence-based programming and educational activities.
• Conduct community outreach and help identify opportunities to engage youth and families in Rising Strong activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with schools, youth-serving organizations, community agencies, and other partners.
• Support implementation of the Rising Strong public education and awareness campaign, including community outreach, social media, educational materials, and program events.
• Support youth engagement activities, including recruitment, participation, and the Rising Strong Youth Advisory Board.
• Coordinate program schedules, outreach activities, meetings, events, materials, and implementation logistics.
• Represent Rising Strong at community meetings, health fairs, school activities, and other outreach events.
• Maintain program records and track participation, outreach activities, and other required program measures.
• Support collection and management of program and evaluation data.
• Assist with program reports, presentations, and other required documentation.
• Work collaboratively with program staff, evaluators, students, and community partners.
• Perform other program-related duties as assigned.

FAU Benefits and Perks

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Sick Leave Pool Program.
• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).
• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment.
• For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).
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Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required. Valid Florida Driver's License required. This position requires travel to community sites throughout Palm Beach and Broward Counties. Preferred degree in public health, social work, psychology, behavioral sciences, education, health sciences, communications, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working directly with youth, young adults, families, or community-based populations.
• Experience with community outreach, health education, youth programming, or community-based initiatives.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including comfort speaking with groups and engaging community members.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate multiple activities and priorities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in community settings.
• Experience in youth development, substance use prevention, behavioral health, public health, or health promotion.
• Experience facilitating educational or prevention activities with youth or families.
• Experience with community outreach and partnership development.
• Experience with social media, health communication, public education campaigns, or community-facing communications.
• Experience supporting grant-funded community programs or program evaluation.
• Experience working with diverse and underserved communities.
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency preferred.

Salary

$50,000 - $60,000 Annually

College or Department

COM: Mejia Lab

Location

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Occasional evenings and weekends as needed.

Application Deadline

2026-10-18

Special Instructions to Applicant

This position is funded with recurring grant funds with an expiration date on 09/30/2027. Renewal of funding is anticipated; however, not guaranteed.

Application Documents Required

• Resume

OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED

Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED

• Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment.
• Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at [e-mail].

EEO AND DIVERSITY

Florida Atlantic University is an equal access/equal opportunity employer that complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination.

FLORIDA STATUTE 1010.35 - Screening Foreign Researchers

Pursuant to Florida law, any applicant or student seeking employment in a research or research‑related support position who is a citizen of a foreign country and not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of employment or training in China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, or Syria is subject to additional screening. Applicants meeting those criteria will be required to provide the following information before any offer of employment can be made: every institution of higher education attended; all previous employment since the applicant’s 18th birthday; list of all published material, current and pending research funding from any source, including details about the research, your role, funding source, and amount; list and description of any non-university professional activities; any affiliation with an institution or program in a foreign country. Selected applicants will be required to provide additional information per the Statute, including a complete copy of your passport; and, if available, the most recently submitted DS-160 (Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application).

Contact

To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.