Statewide Community Outreach & Overdose Prevention Lead

brighter NC (bNC); North Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

brighter NC (bNC) in North Carolina is seeking a Community Engagement Program Manager to advance the Community Powered Overdose Prevention and Survival Awareness Campaign. You will guide a team of Specialized Community Health Workers and foster connections within high-need communities to reduce overdoses and health disparities.

The role emphasizes partnership building, event coordination, and public outreach across the state, with travel and weekend availability.

Qualifications

• Lives in North Carolina and NC CHW certified or has 5+ years as a community health worker.
• Experience with project management or coordination.
• Skilled at leading small teams.
• Knowledge of overdose prevention, syringe service programming, and evidence-based frameworks.
• Strong communication skills, public speaking, and presentations.
• Willing to travel across the state and work weekends.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Specialized Community Health Workers and coordinate continued outreach and expansion.
• Guide the organization’s community engagement efforts and partnerships.
• Track campaign metrics and engagement insights.
• Coordinate tabling, events, and workshops to boost impact.
• Develop resource guides and outreach materials.

Skills

NC CHW certification

Project management

Team leadership

Public speaking

Community outreach

Job description

brighter NC (bNC) in North Carolina is seeking a Community Engagement Program Manager to advance the Community Powered Overdose Prevention and Survival Awareness Campaign. You will guide a team of Specialized Community Health Workers and foster connections within high-need communities to reduce overdoses and health disparities.

The role emphasizes partnership building, event coordination, and public outreach across the state, with travel and weekend availability.