Opioid Overdose Prevention Coordinator

The Wyoming Department of Health, Public Health Division, is seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and motivated Community Prevention Grants and Contracts Coordinator to help support overdose prevention initiatives across Wyoming.

This position is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys managing projects, overseeing grants and contracts, building partnerships, and ensuring programs operate effectively. As part of the prevention team, you will help coordinate funding, monitor contracts and budgets, and work with community partners to support programs that promote healthier communities throughout the state.

In this role, you will help administer the prevention components of the federal Overdose Data to Action Grant (OD2A). You will work closely with the Unit Manager, contractors, and local partners to ensure grant requirements are met, funding is managed responsibly, and prevention initiatives are successfully implemented.

We're looking for someone who can balance the details of grants and contracts with the bigger picture of coordinating programs and supporting community partners. Experience in grants administration, contract management, budgeting, or program coordination will be especially valuable. While knowledge of public health and substance use prevention is beneficial, candidates with strong transferable skills are encouraged to apply.

This position is an At-Will Employment Contract and includes a State contribution toward a single health insurance plan. This position pays for actual hours worked and is limited to 40 hours per week. The hourly rate is not negotiable by the hiring manager.

This position does not include paid vacation time, paid sick time, paid holidays, family health insurance, state retirement contributions, or other benefits. These items are not negotiable by the hiring manager.

The Wyoming Department of Health, Public Health Division (Division) is seeking an At-Will Employee Contract (AWEC) Opioid Overdose Prevention Coordinator. This position will manage the Overdose Data to Action Grant and specific activities supporting the planning and implementation of opioid overdose prevention programs.

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• Coordinate and manage prevention-related activities funded through the federal OD2A Grant, ensuring grant requirements, reporting deadlines, and program objectives are met.
• Oversee the administration of the OD2A prevention strategies and related contracts, including reviewing invoices, maintaining documentation, tracking expenditures, and monitoring contract deliverables.
• Develop and coordinate Requests for Proposals (RFPs), contract documents, and procurement activities in accordance with state and division policies and procedures.
• Monitor contractor performance and compliance with grant and contract requirements, providing guidance and assistance to ensure successful implementation of funded activities.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with overdose prevention partners, including monthly communication.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and report program performance data, grant outcomes, and other required information to support accountability and continuous improvement.
• Assist the Unit Manager with coordinating prevention initiatives, identifying opportunities for program improvement, and supporting effective use of grant resources.
• Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and community stakeholders to support prevention efforts and achieve program goals across Wyoming.

Preference will be given to candidates with a Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, public health, education, psychology, social sciences, or a related…