Outreach Program Coordinator

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Position Summary:

The College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Outreach Program Coordinator in Boca Raton FL.

The Outreach Program Coordinator will support the implementation of Rising Strong: Empowering Youth for Substance-Free Futures a federally funded youth substance use prevention initiative within the Department of Preventive Medicine & Health Sciences. The position will work closely with the Program Director program staff and community partners to coordinate and deliver prevention activities for youth and families conduct community outreach support the programs education and awareness campaign and strengthen engagement with schools and community organizations across Palm Beach and Broward Counties.

Summary Of Responsibilities:

• Coordinate day-to-day implementation of Rising Strong activities across community sites.
• Travel to community sites throughout Palm Beach and Broward Counties and participate in occasional evening or weekend activities.

• Facilitate deliver and support prevention and health promotion sessions for youth parents and families including evidence-based programming and educational activities.

• Conduct community outreach and help identify opportunities to engage youth and families in Rising Strong activities.

• Build and maintain relationships with schools youth-serving organizations community agencies and other partners.

• Support implementation of the Rising Strong public education and awareness campaign including community outreach social media educational materials and program events.

• Support youth engagement activities including recruitment participation and the Rising Strong Youth Advisory Board.

• Coordinate program schedules outreach activities meetings events materials and implementation logistics.

• Represent Rising Strong at community meetings health fairs school activities and other outreach events.

• Maintain program records and track participation outreach activities and other required program measures.

• Support collection and management of program and evaluation data.

• Assist with program reports presentations and other required documentation.

• Work collaboratively with program staff evaluators students and community partners.

• Perform other program-related duties as assigned.

FAU Benefits and Perks

If Benefits & Perks are important to you then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students staff and faculty FAU offers:

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family) Dental Vision Life Insurance Flexible Spending plans Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Sick Leave Pool Program.
• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave 1 personal day 9 paid holidays and paid winter break (at Presidents discretion).
• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day
• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

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Minimum Qualifications:

Masters degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelors degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required.

Valid Florida Drivers License required. This position requires travel to community sites throughout Palm Beach and Broward Counties.

Preferred degree in public health social work psychology behavioral sciences education health sciences communications or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working directly with youth young adults families or community-based populations.

Experience with community outreach health education youth programming or community-based initiatives.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills including comfort speaking with groups and engaging community members.

Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate multiple activities and priorities.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in community settings.

Experience in youth development substance use prevention behavioral health public health or health promotion.

Experience facilitating educational or prevention activities with youth or families.

Experience with community outreach and partnership development.

Experience with social media health communication public education campaigns or community-facing communications.

Experience supporting grant-funded community programs or program evaluation.

Experience working with diverse and underserved communities.

Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency preferred.

Salary:

$50000 - $60000 Annually

College or Department:

COM: Mejia Lab

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Occasional evenings and weekends as needed.

Application Deadline:

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This position is funded with recurring grant funds with an expiration date on 09/30/2027. Renewal of funding is anticipated; however not guaranteed.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

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OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation if applicable sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II) motor vehicle check credit check reference checks alcohol and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at or send an email at To contact Human Resources please call . For communication assistance call 7-1-1.