Youth Tobacco Program Coordinator (State of Maryland)

Job Title:Youth Tobacco Program Coordinator (State of Maryland)

Department: Public Health Programs CADCA

Reports to: Director Public Health Programs CADCA

Classification: Full-time Exempt

Location: CADCA Headquarters 500 Montgomery Street Suite 400 Alexandria VA 22314

Salary Grade Level: Coordinator

Role Summary: CADCA seeks a dedicated Youth Tobacco Program Coordinator (State of Maryland) committed to the Youth Led Adult Guided philosophy to join our collaborative Public Health Programs team. This role supports the implementation and growth of CADCAs youth leadership and tobacco prevention initiatives in Maryland with primary responsibility for coordinating the Maryland Take Back Your Ten (TB10) Youth Tobacco Prevention Program. Through this work the coordinator helps engage youth as community leaders working through coalitions to improve community health safety and well-being.

The successful candidate will help coordinate program activities partnerships and training efforts that support youth leadership in tobacco prevention. The role requires strong public health program management skills partner and stakeholder coordination and a collaborative approach to working with youth adult advisors and coalition partners. The coordinator will join a team that values cross-team collaboration quality improvement and excellence.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and support implementation of the Maryland Take Back Your Ten (TB10) Youth Tobacco Prevention Program including planning youth activities meetings and events.
• Support youth leadership development and participation in coalition-based community prevention efforts.
• Assist in management of grants and cooperative agreements including supporting work plans budgets and progress reporting.
• Collaborate with state agencies coalition partners and subject matter experts (SMEs) to coordinate training and technical assistance for youth and adult partners.
• Support youth advisory groups and help coordinate trainings meetings and events that strengthen youth leadership and tobacco prevention knowledge.
• Contribute to additional CADCA Public Health Programs initiatives as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Strong public health program coordination and project management skills.
• Experience working with youth leadership programs community coalitions and public health initiatives.
• Knowledge of tobacco prevention substance use prevention or related public health strategies.
• Strong communication facilitation and partnership building- skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with youth adult advisors and organizational partners.

Required Education and Experience:

Degree: Masters degree in Public Health Education or related field preferred; Bachelors degree with relevant experience considered.

Years of experience: Three to five years of experience in youth leadership programs public health initiatives or community coalition work.

Certifications and/or Training:

• None required

Additional Qualifications:

• Valid drivers license and access to reliable transportation
• Knowledge of Marylands public health landscape and youth-serving systems preferred

Travel Requirements:

• Travel up to 30% annually within Maryland; approximately 5% national (domestic)

Work Environment:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and virtual platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
• Availability to support CADCAs signature events: Drug Free Kids Campaign Mid-Year Training Institute and National Leadership Forum.
• Primarily office-based work with occasional light physical activity including transporting materials and supplies for youth meetings trainings and events.

Disclaimer:

This position is contingent upon continued grant funding and may be subject to modification or termination if funding is not renewed.

This job description is not exhaustive and may be updated or modified at any time based on organizational needs.

About CADCA:

CADCA is the premier prevention association equipping coalitions with tools knowledge and support to create positive change in their communities. CADCAs vision is safer healthier and stronger communities everywhere. Through our work we have built a network of more than 7000 coalitions across the United States and over 28 countries.

CADCA offers 3 weeks of vacation with this position and 12 sick days annually in addition to 14 holidays. We also have a 401(k) plan with a 5% match and generous medical plan. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Required Experience:

Manager