Alliance Project Coordinator

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Position: Alliance Project Coordinator

Location: Naperville, IL

Job :236

# of Openings:1

Effective Date:November 6, 2025

NON-MANAGEMENT JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Alliance Project Coordinator

Exempt/Non-exempt: NON-EXEMPT

Compensation Range: $58,000 - $63,000

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This full-time, salaried, non-exempt, grant-funded position focuses on preventing alcohol, nicotine, marijuana, prescription medication, and other drug use among youth and adults in the community. The Project Coordinator supports the Drug-Free Communities grant by leading and strengthening the Community Alliance for Prevention, fostering collaboration across community sectors including schools, law enforcement, healthcare, faith-based organizations, and local government. Responsibilities include coordinating coalition efforts, providing guidance on assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, and ensuring data-driven, evidence-based prevention strategies are applied.

The role involves maintaining records, reporting outcomes, managing financial documentation, conducting community outreach, and supporting Alliance committees. Attendance at CADCA leadership trainings and collaboration with the broader prevention team are required to promote sustainable, community-level changes that reduces youth substance use.

• Primarily responsible for working with and supporting a core team of school and community partners and other 360 Prevention Department staff to provide implementation of all the tasks associated with developing, facilitating, and evaluating an effective coalition working with the Drug-Free Communities Grant.
• Administer and oversee activities funded by the Drug-Free Communities grant, ensuring compliance with all grant requirements and objectives.
• Coordinate and lead community assessments to identify local substance use trends and risk factors, utilizing data to inform prevention strategies.
• Design and implement evidence-based prevention programs targeting alcohol, nicotine, marijuana, prescription medication misuse, and other substances.
• Work collaboratively with Alliance members, schools and other community sectors, representing the coalition and agency, as determined by the Project Director at local, county-wide, state and national prevention levels as needed.
• Organize training sessions and workshops for coalition members and community partners to enhance their capacity in substance use prevention efforts.
• Oversee internal and external communications for the coalition, ensuring consistent messaging and engagement with stakeholders.
• Implement evaluation tools to assess the impact of prevention programs and adjust strategies as necessary to achieve desired outcomes.
• Compile and submit required reports to funding agencies, including progress updates, outcome data, and financial documentation.
• Engage with local policymakers to advocate for policies that support substance use prevention and align with coalition goals.
• Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, schools, businesses, and other stakeholders to support prevention initiatives.
• Assist in developing sustainability plans for the coalition, including resource development and volunteer engagement strategies.
• Attend relevant conferences, workshops, and training sessions to stay informed about best practices in substance use prevention.
• Work closely with 360 Youth Services staff to integrate prevention efforts with other agency programs and services.
• Perform Other Duties as Assigned

• Understanding of evidence-based practices in preventing substance use among youth and adults.
• Ability to conduct needs assessments and analyze data to inform program development.
• Experience in managing grant-funded projects, including reporting and compliance.
• Skills in forming and sustaining community coalitions with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to design and deliver training sessions to various audiences.
• Experience in program evaluation and using data to drive decision-making.
• Knowledge of local policy-making processes and advocacy strategies.
• Ability to work effectively with internal and external partners.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and data management software.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required background checks, including but not limited to criminal background checks and CANTS (Child Abuse and Neglect Tracking System) checks, as required by law and agency policy. Candidates must also possess a…