Overdose Prevention Program Manager — Hybrid/Remote

State of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 69,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick leave

12 paid holidays each year

Pension plan

Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and

Telework up to 50% in some cases

Job summary

State of Minnesota, MN Health Department, seeks a program leader to coordinate statewide overdose prevention grant activities. The role manages federally funded data-to-action programs, grant and contract oversight, reporting, and alignment with state and federal requirements.

It oversees implementation planning, annual reports, and grantee communications. The position requires collaboration with multiple stakeholders, strong communication, and project management skills to support public health

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience in public health, healthcare, government, nonprofit, grants management, program administration, or related field with demonstrated project coordination.
• Experience administering grants or contracts, including budgets, work plans, invoicing, reporting, and compliance with policies.
• Experience building partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and facilitating cross-organizational activities.
• Experience preparing and communicating program documentation, reports, and tracking systems.
• Experience identifying operational issues and implementing solutions to improve performance and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide program management, implementation oversight, reporting coordination, and project officer preparation activities for statewide overdose prevention initiatives and contracts.
• Support operational coordination related to overdose alert response, non-opioid pain management, and emergent prevention priorities.
• Grant and contract management for assigned overdose prevention grants, including grantee communication and monitoring.

Skills

Project management

Grants management

Stakeholder coordination

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health, public administration, or related field substitution

Master's degree may substitute for 18 months of experience

Doctorate or J.D. may substitute for two years of experience

Job description

State of Minnesota, MN Health Department, seeks a program leader to coordinate statewide overdose prevention grant activities. The role manages federally funded data-to-action programs, grant and contract oversight, reporting, and alignment with state and federal requirements.

It oversees implementation planning, annual reports, and grantee communications. The position requires collaboration with multiple stakeholders, strong communication, and project management skills to support public health