Program Coordinator

CORE COMMUNITY ORGANIZED RELIEF EFFORT; Pembroke (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

CORE COMMUNITY ORGANIZED RELIEF EFFORT in Pembroke, NC is seeking a part-time Harm Reduction Program Coordinator to address opioid crisis and sexual violence in Indigenous communities. You will coordinate daily harm reduction activities, engage with affected individuals, distribute supplies, and connect participants with healthcare and social services.

The role requires 1–2 years in harm reduction or public health, a related degree, data collection and reporting, and the ability to build

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in public health, Social Work, Human Services, Community Health, or related field preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience in harm reduction, public health, substance use services, community outreach, or related field preferred.
• Experience coordinating community-based programs, outreach activities, or health education initiatives.
• Experience with data collection, recordkeeping, monthly progress reports, and final program reports.
• Experience connecting individuals to healthcare services, substance use treatment, social services, and other community resources.
• Experience working with diverse and underserved populations using a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and nonjudgmental approach.
• Experience distributing harm reduction supplies and providing overdose prevention education preferred.
• Experience collaborating with community partners, healthcare providers, and public health agencies.
• Management and leadership skills
• Ability to schedule and manage tasks effectively

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily harm reduction activities to meet community needs.
• Engage with individuals affected by substance use and provide harm reduction education.
• Distribute supplies like naloxone following program guidelines.
• Maintain program records and prepare monthly progress reports.
• Build partnerships with healthcare providers and community organizations to coordinate referrals.

Skills

Program coordination

Community outreach

Data collection

Trauma-informed approach

Cultural responsiveness

Task management

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in public health / related field

Job description

• Base Pay $34.00 / Hour
• Employee Type PT Regular Exempt

Description

Job Purpose:

Address the opioid crisis and sexual violence in Indigenous communities by shifting social norms, confronting outdated attitudes and victim-blaming, and learning to frame these issues as critical public health concerns.

Main Responsibilities:

• 1. Program Coordination and Implementation – Coordinate daily harm reduction activities and ensure programs operate effectively and meet community needs.
• 2. Community Outreach and Education – Engage with individuals affected by substance use, provide harm reduction education, and connect participants with healthcare and social services.
• 3. Harm Reduction Supply Distribution – Distribute supplies such as naloxone and other overdose prevention resources, following program guidelines and applicable regulations.
• 4. Data Collection and Reporting – Maintain accurate program records, track service delivery and participant outcomes, and prepare reports to support program evaluation and compliance.
• 5. Community Partnerships and Resource Referrals – Build relationships with healthcare providers, community organizations, and public health agencies to coordinate referrals and improve access to services.

Scope and Travel:

• Travel Requirements: Local travel may be required for community outreach, program activities, partner meetings, trainings, and service delivery at community locations.

Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in public health, Social Work, Human Services, Community Health, or a related field preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in harm reduction, public health, substance use services, community outreach, or a related field preferred.
• Experience coordinating community-based programs, outreach activities, or health education initiatives.
• Experience with data collection, recordkeeping, monthly progress reports, and final program reports.
• Experience connecting individuals to healthcare services, substance use treatment, social services, and other community resources.
• Experience working with diverse and underserved populations using a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and nonjudgmental approach.
• Experience distributing harm reduction supplies and providing overdose prevention education preferred.
• Experience collaborating with community partners, healthcare providers, and public health agencies.
• Management and leadership skills
• Ability to schedule and manage tasks effectively