Tobacco Prevention Strategy Lead

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

CDC Foundation in Raleigh, NC seeks a Community Strategy Manager to lead tobacco prevention initiatives and coordinate collaborations with local health departments, boards of health, and community partners.

The role focuses on planning, evaluating, and implementing evidence-based policies to reduce nicotine use among youth and address health equity across North Carolina. Hybrid work arrangement and cross‑agency coordination are involved.

Qualifications

• Expertise in evidence-based tobacco prevention and control with policy implementation experience.
• Ability to lead teams in planning, evaluation, and quality control; strong communication with professionals and the public.
• Experience in public health administration, including contract and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee local implementation of youth e-cigarette prevention and cessation efforts through funded Regional Collaboratives.
• Coordinate training for Grantees and partners, organize meetings, and build capacity for community partnerships and health programs.
• Provide technical assistance to Regional Tobacco Control Managers and Collaboratives on prevention strategies for youth and young adults.
• Review and approve annual tobacco prevention and control action plans submitted by Regional Tobacco Control Managers and TB Collaboratives.
• Conduct quarterly reviews to monitor progress toward action plan objectives and expenditure of funding.

Skills

Leadership

Program planning

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Training

Report writing

Critical thinking

Education

Master’s degree in public health/administration

Bachelor’s degree + 4 years experience

Job description

CDC Foundation in Raleigh, NC seeks a Community Strategy Manager to lead tobacco prevention initiatives and coordinate collaborations with local health departments, boards of health, and community partners.

The role focuses on planning, evaluating, and implementing evidence-based policies to reduce nicotine use among youth and address health equity across North Carolina. Hybrid work arrangement and cross‑agency coordination are involved.