Youth Prevention & Engagement Coordinator

Make a Difference in Young Lives

Are you passionate about empowering youth and preventing substance use in your community? Join our dynamic prevention team and lead impactful programs that create lasting change for young people across Oakland County.

About This Opportunity

We're seeking an energetic, creative professional to spearhead our youth prevention initiatives. You'll design and implement evidence-based programs, build community partnerships, and use innovative approaches—including social media and peer engagement—to reach youth where they are.

What You'll Do

Program Leadership & Implementation

• Lead evidence-based prevention programs including Catch My Breath, ReNEWed Jr, Girls Empowered, Thrive, and Nourished
• Serve as primary presenter for marijuana, prescription drug, and fentanyl prevention education
• Support Youth Positive Community Norms curriculum implementation
• Develop and facilitate engaging, age-appropriate prevention programming

Community Engagement & Outreach

• Build strategic partnerships with youth-serving organizations throughout Oakland County
• Plan and execute county-wide youth and family events, including Youth Dialogue Day
• Represent the organization at community fairs, resource nights, and networking events
• Create innovative outreach strategies to engage hard-to-reach youth populations

Digital Engagement & Creative Content

• Develop compelling social media content across multiple platforms to reach diverse youth audiences
• Design and manage youth contests, including poster competitions and annual PhotoVoice projects
• Create prevention messaging that resonates with young people using current trends and platforms
• Support wellness and positive norm campaigns with fresh, relevant content

Tobacco Prevention Coordination

• Support the Designated Youth Tobacco Use Representative (DYTUR) SYNAR compliance with:
• Conducting retailer education and compliance monitoring
• Maintaining Oakland County's Master Retailer List and provide coalition technical assistance
• Preparation of accurate, timely reports for state and federal requirements

College Campus Prevention

• Partner with Oakland University and Lawrence Tech to implement Positive Community Norms programs
• Attend campus events and develop targeted messaging for college-age audiences
• Collaborate on data collection and analysis to measure program effectiveness

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Social Work, Education, Psychology, or related field
• 2+ years experience in youth programming, prevention, or community engagement
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills
• Proficiency in social media platforms and digital content creation
• Experience with data collection and analysis
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with evidence-based prevention curricula
• Background in substance abuse prevention or public health
• Bilingual capabilities (Spanish preferred)
• Event planning and project management experience
• Knowledge of tobacco compliance regulations

Personal Qualities

• Passionate advocate for youth development and wellness
• Creative problem-solver with innovative program ideas
• Strong relationship-builder who thrives in collaborative environments
• Flexible and adaptable to changing program needs
• Comfortable working some evenings and weekends for community events

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits package
• Professional development opportunities and conference attendance
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to make measurable impact in your community
• Collaborative, mission-driven organizational culture

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join us in creating healthier communities where all young people can thrive. This role offers the unique opportunity to combine creativity, community engagement, and evidence-based programming to prevent substance use and promote wellness among Oakland County's youth.

To Apply: Please submit your resume, cover letter, and three professional references. In your cover letter, tell us about a time you successfully engaged young people in a program or initiative and what made it successful.

The Alliance is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.