Tobacco Prevention & Policy Strategy Lead

CDC Foundation; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

The CDC Foundation in Raleigh, NC seeks a Community Strategy Manager to lead tobacco prevention initiatives across local partners, coordinating planning, evaluation, and policy implementation to reduce nicotine use among youth. This hybrid role requires strong leadership, collaboration, and program management skills.

Based in the Tobacco Prevention and Control context, you will work with state and local health agencies, Boards of Health, and community organizations to advance health equity and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public or human service administration with 2 years related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree with 4 years progressive admin experience, 1 in program planning.
• Expertise in evidence-based tobacco prevention and policy implementation.
• Ability to lead teams and communicate effectively with professionals and the public.
• Experience in public health administration including contract and budget management.
• Strong communication, training, reporting, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee local implementation of youth e-cigarette prevention and cessation efforts.
• Coordinate training for Grantees and partners and organize capacity-building programs.
• Provide technical assistance on prevention strategies for youth and young adults.
• Review and approve annual action plans submitted by regional managers and Collaboratives.
• Conduct quarterly progress reviews and monitor funding expenditure.
• Conduct annual site visits with managers and leadership teams.
• Assist with data collection, analysis, and reporting to improve outcomes.
• Oversee communications planning for Youth Electronic Nicotine Dependence Abatement Fund.
• Disseminate local program data through presentations and reports to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with health departments and partners to align Juul-funded statewide efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Policy implementation

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Budget management

Program evaluation

Conflict management

Education

Master’s degree in public or human service administration

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The CDC Foundation in Raleigh, NC seeks a Community Strategy Manager to lead tobacco prevention initiatives across local partners, coordinating planning, evaluation, and policy implementation to reduce nicotine use among youth. This hybrid role requires strong leadership, collaboration, and program management skills.

Based in the Tobacco Prevention and Control context, you will work with state and local health agencies, Boards of Health, and community organizations to advance health equity and