Remote Opioid Settlement TA Specialist

Michigan Association of Counties; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A state association located in Michigan is seeking an experienced Technical Assistance Specialist focused on opioid settlement advisory work. This full-time, grant-funded position requires travel across Michigan while offering remote work options. The ideal candidate should possess a Master's degree in public health and have strong organizational and communication skills. Responsibilities include supporting the development of cohorts, facilitating collaboration among counties, and creating tailored tools for effective use of funds. The salary range is $50,000 to $150,000.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public health, public policy, public administration, or related field.
• Experience in local government or regional planning preferred.
• Knowledge of substance use disorder and harm reduction services.
• Strong facilitation and public speaking skills.
• Ability to develop practical tools to support planning.

Responsibilities

• Support development of regional cohorts and evaluation tools.
• Help counties leverage funding and adopt data-driven approaches.
• Convene regional cohorts for collaboration across governments.
• Facilitate regional webinars to share best practices.
• Foster partnerships among local governments and state agencies.

Skills

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Data collection

Education

Master’s degree in public health or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Data visualization software

Job description

A state association located in Michigan is seeking an experienced Technical Assistance Specialist focused on opioid settlement advisory work. This full-time, grant-funded position requires travel across Michigan while offering remote work options. The ideal candidate should possess a Master's degree in public health and have strong organizational and communication skills. Responsibilities include supporting the development of cohorts, facilitating collaboration among counties, and creating tailored tools for effective use of funds. The salary range is $50,000 to $150,000.