Youth Safety & Education Programs Lead

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Department of State Police seeks a Program Specialist (DSP02583) to lead YOVASO youth-safety initiatives in Salem, Virginia.

You will work with schools and community groups to establish student-led safety clubs, develop SOL-aligned lessons, and plan events, trainings, and leadership activities for youth and sponsors.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required; strong Microsoft Office skills, organizational ability, and willingness to travel statewide are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of SOL standards.
• Ability to operate computers and MS Office.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to develop and evaluate safety lessons and curricula aligned with SOL.
• Ability to plan events, workshops, and conferences.
• Ability to create and manage dynamic website content.
• Ability to create graphics in Photoshop and Canva.
• Proficient in spoken and written English.
• Willingness to travel statewide, including some weekends and overnight.
• Ability to represent the Department and YOVASO on committees.

Responsibilities

• Work with schools and youth groups to increase statewide YOVASO participation.
• Develop and evaluate traffic safety educational programs and curricula aligned with SOL.
• Coordinate membership services for schools and youth groups.
• Develop leadership training curricula and coach students and sponsors.
• Market the YOVASO mission and plan safety events and conferences.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Time management

Public speaking

English communication

Travel willingness

Youth engagement

Website content

Graphic design

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Virginia Department of State Police seeks a Program Specialist (DSP02583) to lead YOVASO youth-safety initiatives in Salem, Virginia.

You will work with schools and community groups to establish student-led safety clubs, develop SOL-aligned lessons, and plan events, trainings, and leadership activities for youth and sponsors.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required; strong Microsoft Office skills, organizational ability, and willingness to travel statewide are essential.