PTTC Training & Technical Assistance Coordinator

Description

Reporting to the Director of New England Prevention Technology Transfer Center’s within ADEPT Educational Institute of Maine, the Training & Technical Assistance Coordinator will work collaboratively with the New England PTTC team to support training, technical assistance, and workforce development initiatives focused on emerging prevention issues, including novel psychoactive substances, changing psychedelic policy environments, and youth and young adult problem gambling.

This position is ideal for an early to mid-career professional who enjoys coordinating projects, organizing information, building relationships, and working with the outlined subject matter.

This full-time, temporary one-year position, with benefits, is funded through a supplemental award from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Potential for more permanent position based on future organizational need.

Location: A hybrid in-office/remote work schedule is available using ADEPT provided equipment. Physical attendance in-office and at events is required. Residence within a commutable distance is necessary. Reliable, secure internet is required during remote work.

• Thrive in a team environment and be able to work independently to contribute to the organization’s Mission and Values.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage project documentation.
• Ability to research, synthesize, and communicate information from multiple sources.
• Ability to work with a broad range of partners and interest groups

• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience/education in relevant field, including recent graduates and early-career professionals
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Proficiency in virtual collaboration platforms, including Zoom.

• Public health, prevention, behavioral health, education, or non profit experience, or experience in community coalition work or community engagement
• Project coordination or program support
• Experience with training, event planning, or meeting coordination
• Experience in research, evaluation, or information gathering
• Demonstrated experience in development of educational resources or communication materials

• Assist with planning, coordinating, and implementing regional training and technical assistance activities related to emerging prevention topics.
• Respond to training and technical assistance requests by gathering information, coordinating resources, scheduling consultations, and supporting follow-up activities.
• Coordinate the development of educational resources, including toolkits, fact sheets, microlearning modules, webpages, and other workforce development materials.
• Conduct literature reviews, environmental scans, and legislative monitoring related to emerging prevention issues and summarize findings for prevention professionals.
• Coordinate the development and maintenance of a regional legislative tracking system related to emerging prevention issues.
• Support the development and maintenance of an online resource hub featuring trainings, products, tools, and other prevention resources.
• Coordinate communication and project timelines with subject matter experts, consultants, partners, and contractors.
• Assist with evaluation activities by collecting participant feedback, organizing project data, and supporting reporting efforts.
• Assist with planning and logistics…