Program Manager, Prevention + Outreach

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Position Summary: Progam Manager, Prevention + Outreach

The Program Manager, Prevention + Outreach reduces the number of developed eating disorders in Alaska through outreach, education, training, and partnership building. Building on a strong statewide network and using evidence-based curricula on body confidence, they provide prevention education to school educators, coaches, youth organizations, and parents and caregivers statewide.

This is a role for someone passionate about creating thought-change in systems and supporting stronger environments for youth mental health, body appreciation, self-esteem, and happiness. They love empowering communities through their relationships and ideas, and build and expand on existing programs.

This position is funded through the Rural Health Transformation Program. Grant activities help make sure fewer Alaskans develop eating disorders and have to leave their home communities for care.

This position will:

Coordinate and deliver in-person and virtual eating disorder prevention education and training for school-based staff (teachers, counselors, nurses, coaches), as well as parents, caregivers, and more across Alaska.

Develop and adapt training curricula in coordination with AKEDA leadership and clinical advisors

Deepen working relationships with existing statewide partners

Identify and develop relationships with new groups for outreach, education, and program partnerships

Recruit, orient, and cultivate volunteer ambassadors

Support goals to increase awareness in rural, tribal, and underserved geographic and demographic communities

Collect and maintain participant data according to a project data collection plan

Support parts of grants management

Take part in community outreach activities, communications and resource materials development, recruitment to AKEDA Speakers Bureau, and AKEDA engagement events

Help foster a team culture of collaboration and high-quality work

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and experience in education, public health, behavioral health, or related field

Strong facilitation and public speaking skills

Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Familiarity with mental health or eating disorder topics

Self-direction and an ability to plan and carry out both short- and long-term goals

Comfort with Google Workspace and other common collaborative work tools

Physical Requirements

Job is performed in an office or home office setting with extended periods of sitting, exposure to computer screens, and may require extensive use of a computer, keyboard, and mouse. The work described herein is primarily modern office work.

Occasional lifting, moving, and carrying.

Many people in historically or socially excluded or oppressed bodies and those with lived experience, neurodivergence, or perfectionist characteristics are less likely to apply when they feel they don’t meet every attribute. Please still consider offering your application if you don’t meet stated requirements and qualifications, but feel you offer something unique for this position.

Compensation and Benefit Offerings

$34.31/hr

QSEHRA healthcare reimbursement plan

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off for major holidays, sick leave, and PTO accruals based on years of service

An affirming work culture prioritizing mental health, teamwork and flexibility

To Apply:

Submit a resume, cover letter, and three references with contact information via email to [email protected] with the subject line: “Manager, Prevention + Outreach Programs Position Opening”. All candidates will be contacted to confirm receipt, however not all applicants will be contacted for an interview. This position is open until filled, with a first review of applications beginning October 23.

Non-Discrimination Statement

AKEDA is an equal opportunity employer to all, without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.