Program Coordinator I

The Program Coordinator I supports the planning implementation and evaluation of community-based public health programs focused on substance use prevention treatment and recovery. This position works closely with program leadership community partners and service providers to coordinate trainings manage program data support budgets and deliver program content across Salt Lake and Tooele Counties. The majority of work will occur in Salt Lake County with required travel to Tooele County for meetings trainings and community events.

Primary initiatives supported by this role include peer support specialist training overdose response education jail-based substance use treatment community paramedicine and efforts to build and sustain recovery-oriented systems of care. This position is telework eligible within the state of Utah.

Program Implementation & Support:

• Coordinate day-to-day activities for substance use prevention treatment and recovery programs.
• Assist with the delivery of program content including trainings workshops and community classes.
• Support curriculum development and refinement for trainings such as peer support certification overdose response and community education.
• Prepare presentation materials handouts and training resources.

Data Collection & Management:

• Collect clean and manage program data across multiple initiatives.
• Maintain databases and tracking systems using Excel/Google Sheets and REDCap.
• Assist with monitoring program outcomes and preparing data summaries for internal review funders and community partners.
  Support reporting requirements tied to grants contracts and settlement-funded programs.

Budget & Administrative Support:

• Assist with budget tracking and monitoring for multiple projects.
• Process expenses reimbursements and purchasing requests in accordance with organizational and grant requirements.
• Maintain organized records of expenditures invoices and supporting documentation.

Community Engagement & Coordination:

• Coordinate logistics for community events trainings and meetings (e.g. registration materials space technology).
• Represent programs at community events coalition meetings and stakeholder gatherings.
• Communicate with community partners including public safety healthcare providers treatment organizations peer support networks and local government.
• Support relationship-building efforts that strengthen prevention treatment and recovery systems.

General Program Support:

• Schedule meetings prepare agendas and document notes or action items.
• Assist with drafting reports summaries and communications using Word and PowerPoint.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support program goals.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree plus two years of related work experience; or a bachelors degree in a related filed; or an eqivalent combination of education plus experience is required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with data management and analysis using Excel or Google Sheets.
• Familiarity with REDCap or similar data collection platforms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word PowerPoint and Google Workspace tools.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines across different projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfort working in community-based in-person settings.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly to Tooele County.
• Ability to work some evenings or weekends to attend community events and trainings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background or experience in public health substance use prevention treatment or recovery services.
• Experience supporting community-based programs or trainings.
• Familiarity with peer support models harm reduction or recovery-oriented systems of care.
• Experience working with justice-involved populations or mobile/community-based health services.

Along with the online application please attach:

• Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under Resume/CV

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants but not necessarily occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

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