Project Manager for Substance Use Prevention

Would you like to join a growing, compassionate team of people who share a vision for a brighter future? El Futuro is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization and leading provider of behavioral mental health treatment and support services. We operate clinics across central North Carolina, specializing in services for Spanish-speaking individuals. Our mission is to nurture stronger familias to live out their dreams.

El Futuro is currently hiring a full-time Project Manager for Substance Use Prevention to lead statewide initiatives through Sin Ataduras focused on substance use prevention, early intervention, harm reduction, and community engagement. Working closely with the Director of Substance Use Programs, El Futuro staff, youth-serving programs, and community partners, this role combines strategic project leadership with relationship building and statewide partnership development.

The Project Manager is responsible for moving complex initiatives from concept through implementation, including managing work plans, timelines, budgets, performance measures, evaluation activities, grant requirements, and stakeholder accountability. The position also builds trusted partnerships, identifies opportunities for program growth, represents El Futuro in the community, and expands the reach and impact of culturally responsive substance use initiatives across North Carolina.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives on building relationships, creating new opportunities, and turning ideas into action. They are energized by meeting new people, developing strategic partnerships, representing the organization in the community, and navigating complex projects. Success in this role requires an individual who can simultaneously build relationships and drive results, pursuing opportunities proactively while ensuring projects are executed with excellence.

This position works 37.5 hours per week, hybrid schedule, with one day in-person required at the Durham clinic, and must be available for Friday morning meetings, 9:00-11:00am. The typical schedule includes occasional evenings and weekends.

The annual salary starts at $55,000.00. El Futuro provides employer paid dental, vision, life, and long-term disability; 403B matching; generous PTO and paid holidays; paid family medical leave; paid parental leave; and paid time off for professional development.

The Project Manager for Substance Use Prevention performs the following essential functions, either independently or in coordination with program staff and external partners. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:

• Lead statewide substance use prevention, early intervention, and harm reduction initiatives by engaging community partners, coordinating activities, and identifying opportunities to expand implementation and impact.
• Lead implementation of Sin Ataduras projects, ensuring successful execution of grant deliverables, work plans, timelines, performance measures, data collection activities, and reporting requirements.
• Develop and maintain project plans, implementation schedules, accountability structures, and risk-mitigation strategies.
• Organize priorities, assign responsibilities, manage timelines, monitor performance, and ensure deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and in alignment with program objectives.
• Identify risks and implementation challenges, develop practical solutions, and adapt project strategies to maintain momentum and achieve project goals.
• Oversee youth engagement and prevention activities in collaboration with El Futuro staff and other stakeholders.
• Lead program planning and evaluation activities, including logic model implementation, outcome measurement, focus groups, quality improvement, and grant reporting.
• Monitor project budgets in collaboration with the finance team, including expenditure tracking, budget forecasting, and resource planning.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, performance data, and outcome reports to support decision-making and accountability.
• Identify and develop opportunities for partnerships, program expansion, community engagement, and funding alignment that advance Sin Ataduras goals and increase statewide impact.

• Develop, cultivate, and expand strategic partnerships with schools, faith communities, healthcare providers, behavioral health…