Prevention & Education Specialist

PREVENTION & EDUCATION SPECIALIST

The Prevention & Education Specialist plays a critical role in building relationships with community members and organizations through various engagement efforts, such as presentations, events, and social media campaigns. The role requires an innovative individual who has a passion for community outreach and engagement and is willing and able to engage in community-based activities and efforts that focus on changing social norms, attitudes, and behaviors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in a human service or communications field, or a degree in a relevant discipline will also be considered. The ideal candidate has creativity and problem-solving skills alongside teamwork and effective communication. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, have access to personal transportation and be willing to travel for presentations, trainings, and other business related activities. Experience/knowledge in the area of violence prevention is preferred.

COMPENSATION: $18.50-$27.76 per hour based on education and experience.  A generous leave package including annual leave, sick leave and personal days; 11 paid holidays; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; mileage reimbursement for travel, 403(b) with employer match; and potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness. 

SUPERVISED BY: Director of Prevention & Education                            

CLASSIFICATION:  Non- Exempt

RESPONSIBILITIES

Grant Projects

• Co-coordinate Green Dot, a bystander intervention community program.
• Organize and plan yearly Green Dot action events.
• Update and submit monthly fidelity checklist to guide the implementation of the Green Dot community program.
• Participate in monthly calls with grant manager.
• Deliver Green Dot community trainings to include 1-hour overviews and 3-hour bystander trainings.
• Collect and enter evaluations from Green Dot community trainings.
• Submit reports according to the established timeline.
• Develop social marketing for Green Dot awareness, education, and events.
• Manage Green Dot’s website and social media accounts.
• Facilitate Green Dot meetings with community members.
• Seek technical assistance from the ND Department of Health as needed and participate in site visits as scheduled.
• Attend training and technical assistance calls hosted by the ND Department of Health as requested.
• Track budgetary expenses for Green Dot.

Prevention Projects

• Collaborate with staff to assist with CVIC’s risk and protective factor surveys.
• Foster relationships with school personnel and community organizations.
• Provide support and facilitation for a wide range of age-appropriate violence prevention curricula and presentations.

Public Education, Training and Awareness Activities

• Coordinate CVIC’s tabling registration and attendance at local community events.
• Participate in local tabling events including occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
• Participate in primary prevention training online and at the local, state, and national level.
• Conduct community outreach to organizations such as, but not limited to, community agencies, elementary, middle, and high schools, alternative school settings, local businesses, and other agencies in the community.
• Develop and update training packets and other printed material related to prevention and education trainings.
• Deliver trainings and presentations to community members, students, and professionals as needed.

Committees and Meetings

• Participate in the North Dakota Primary Prevention Partners Group.
• Attend CVIC meetings and serve on committees as assigned.

Record Keeping

• Coordinate the collection of data and statistics for grant reports.
• Compile agency training evaluations.
• Utilize data systems to enter, analyze, and generate curriculum evaluation reports.

Other duties as assigned 

BE LIFE CHANGING, APPLY TODAY at . Contact Kristina Stepps, Director of Human Resources, at kristinas@cviconline.org with any questions. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  September 15, 2026

CVIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.