Community Specialist

Primarily weekdays 8am-4pm, (occasional evening and weekend events)

Compensation: $41,000 - $44,000

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the coordination and implementation of youth education programs.

• Assist in the execution of community events, including public naloxone training, awareness campaigns, and prevention-focused workshops.

• Build and maintain relationships with schools, community partners, and service providers to expand program reach.

• Support the Naloxone Program, ensuring effective naloxone distribution and overdose prevention education.

• Track program impacts and collects data on participation and engagement.

• Ensure compliance with program guidelines and reporting requirements.

• Represent Sounds of Sarah at public events, meetings, and community forums.

• Create and manage social media content and digital outreach to promote programs and events.

• Utilize technology to manage program data, reporting, and online resources.

• Work occasional evenings and weekends for scheduled community events.

Qualifications & Skills:

✅ Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in social service, psychology, public health, or a related field.

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in social service, addiction services, mental health, public health, or community outreach.

• Strong public speaking and presentation skills, with experience delivering information to diverse audiences.

• Strong program management and organizational skills.

• Experience coordinating events, community programs, or youth-focused initiatives.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Passion for substance use prevention, harm reduction, and public health education.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Comfortable engaging with diverse communities and stakeholders.

• Reliable transportation required.