Remote Substance Use Prevention Coordinator

Town of Westwood; Westwood (MA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Some remote work possible

Professional development opportunities

Work-life balance

Meaningful work

Job summary

Town of Westwood is seeking a collaborative Substance Use Prevention (SUP) Program Coordinator to support Westwood Cares coalition, manage day-to-day operations, coordinate sector representatives, facilitate meetings, and ensure alignment with DFC requirements and prevention frameworks.

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in public health, social work, or related field, 3–5 years of prevention experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to engage diverse

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Work, or related field; master’s preferred.
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• 3–5 years of experience in prevention and/or public health.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and supports representatives from 12 community sectors and facilitates sector workgroups (policy, communications, youth advisory).
• Promotes prevention efforts through branding, communications, trainings, outreach and media.
• Maintains program data for DFC reporting and evaluation.
• Builds partnerships with town agencies, volunteers and partners.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Public health knowledge

Equity and social justice

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Social Work, or related field; Master’s preferred

Job description

Town of Westwood is seeking a collaborative Substance Use Prevention (SUP) Program Coordinator to support Westwood Cares coalition, manage day-to-day operations, coordinate sector representatives, facilitate meetings, and ensure alignment with DFC requirements and prevention frameworks.

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in public health, social work, or related field, 3–5 years of prevention experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to engage diverse