Hidden in Plain Sight Outreach Coordinator

Helping communities see, understand, and act before it’s too late.

YSS is seeking a collaborative, energetic, motivated Hidden in Plain Sight Outreach Coordinator to help lead statewide substance use prevention and early intervention efforts. Working closely under the guidance of the Statewide Prevention Manager, you will collaborate with YSS staff, schools, community agencies, coalitions, stakeholders, and subcontractors to develop, implement, and promote programs that educate, empower, and protect youth.

A cornerstone of this work is the Hidden in Plain Sight initiative, a mobile program that immerses adults in a simulated teen environment to spot signs of substance use or risky behavior. By helping adults recognize these warning signs and engage youth in proactive conversations, the Coordinator works to prevent harm, addiction, or other serious consequences.

In this role, you will not only deliver and support evidence-based prevention programming, but also foster youth empowerment, strengthen resilience, and create meaningful opportunities for communities to engage, learn, and act. Your work transforms education into real-world impact—helping families, schools, and communities intervene early, protect young people, and build hope for a healthier future.

• Lead statewide substance use prevention and early intervention programs, ensuring programs meet grant goals and agency standards.
• Supervise and support Prevention Specialists, Facilitators, Volunteers, and Interns in program delivery.
• Plan, deliver, and evaluate evidence-based curricula and specialized initiatives, including Hidden in Plain Sight.
• Empower youth as leaders, supporting public engagement, board participation, and community involvement.
• Build strong partnerships with schools, community agencies, coalitions, and stakeholders to expand program reach.
• Promote programs through public speaking, media outreach, and statewide engagement.
• Manage data collection, reporting, compliance, and program documentation.
• Participate in trainings, staff meetings, and community coalitions; complete other duties as assigned.

This is not a complete list of the responsibilities of this position. Duties may change at any time.

We believe in your potential, we meet you where you are, and we invest in your future. Beyond the meaningful work,
YSS provides the following benefits:

• Supportive leadership team and mission-driven culture.
• Flexibility and autonomy in a collaborative environment.
• Health insurance
• Voluntary dental insurance
• Voluntary vision insurance
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Supplemental accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Professional liability insurance coverage
• Flexible spending account/health savings account
• Supplemental compensation award
• Generous Paid Time off and Leave
  • Four weeks of paid time off (PTO)
  • Volunteer time off
  • Paid holiday leave
  • Birthday holiday
• Wellness Program Opportunities
  • Paid membership to the Athletic Club of Ames
  • Employee Assistance Program for all employees
  • Flu shots
  • Mental health support
• YSS is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer.
• 403(b) retirement offerings

If this sounds like work you’d be proud to do—and a team you’d want to grow with—we’d love to hear from you. Let’s do meaningful work, together.

We want to create a world where youth are valued and empowered to stand strong. To do this, we ask our staff to embrace YSS core values –
Commitment, Collaboration, Compassion, Innovation, Integrity, and a “Can Do” Spirit
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MUST HAVES– Required Qualifications

• .Bachelor’s degree in education, child development, human services, family environment, sociology, social work, or a related field, or an Associate’s degree with equivalent relevant experience and skills.
• Minimum of one year of experience in prevention, youth development, or related work.
  • Experience should include public speaking and working with adults and youth in a group setting.
• Travel is required for this position. For YSS insurance purposes, you must:
  • be 21 years of age,
  • have a current, valid, state-issued, driver’s license, and
  • have a clean driving record.

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