City of Portland - Program Coordinator - Tobacco & Substance Use Prevention

Maine Department of Commerce • Portland, ME

389d • $67,329 - $67,329

About The Position

The City of Portland is seeking a Program Coordinator for the Tobacco & Substance Use Prevention Program within the Public Health Division. This full-time project position involves coordinating and overseeing daily operations, implementing evidence-based public health strategies, and addressing prevention efforts in Portland and Cumberland County. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and demonstrate a self-directed work ethic.

Requirements

• Graduate level degree in public health preferred; bachelor's degree with relevant experience considered.
• Significant staff and programmatic management experience.
• Experience in meeting high-level grant deliverables and objectives.
• Strong skills in fiscal and programmatic reporting.
• Proficient in grant writing.
• Experience in coordinating multidisciplinary coalitions.
• Budget management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee daily operations of the Tobacco & Substance Use Prevention Program.
• Identify and implement evidence-based public health strategies.
• Address prevention efforts in Portland and Cumberland County.
• Manage staff and programmatic activities effectively.
• Ensure compliance with grant deliverables and objectives.
• Conduct fiscal and programmatic reporting.
• Engage in grant writing activities.
• Coordinate and participate in multidisciplinary coalitions.
• Manage program budgets.

Benefits

• Free employee health insurance with completion of wellness incentives
• Thirteen paid holidays
• Sick, vacation, and personal leave
• Life, dental, vision, and income protection insurances
• Choice of retirement plans, including a pension plan
• Use of City recreation facilities
• Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree