Part-Time Youth Prevention Coordinator — School Outreach

Virginia Tech; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Tech is seeking a part-time Prevention Coordinator to expand substance use prevention programs for Virginia's youth. You will work with Dr.

Sam Margherio and the Virginia Cooperative Extension on a state-funded project to bring school-based prevention strategies to communities across Virginia. The role offers meaningful, flexible work during school hours, requiring engagement with schools, educators, and community members.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in education, psychology, communications, marketing, or related field.
• Reliable transportation; mileage reimbursement provided.
• Strong interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Community Advisory Boards to adapt prevention programming for today’s youth and local needs.
• Update an online train-the-trainer toolkit for educators to use neuroscience in prevention.
• Collaborate with Virginia Cooperative Extension Coordinators to share prevention strategies with partner schools across Virginia.
• Coordinate Brain Day field trips to the Virginia Tech campus, including scheduling and logistics.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Reliable transportation

Education

Associate degree or higher in education/psychology/communications/marketing

Job description

Virginia Tech is seeking a part-time Prevention Coordinator to expand substance use prevention programs for Virginia's youth. You will work with Dr.

Sam Margherio and the Virginia Cooperative Extension on a state-funded project to bring school-based prevention strategies to communities across Virginia. The role offers meaningful, flexible work during school hours, requiring engagement with schools, educators, and community members.