PREVENTION AND EDUCATION SPECIALIST
The Prevention and Education Specialist plays a critical role in building relationships with community members and organizations through various engagement efforts, such as presentations, events, and social media campaigns. The role requires an innovative individual who has a passion for community outreach and engagement and is willing and able to engage in community-based activities and efforts that focus on changing social norms, attitudes, and behaviors.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in a human service or communications field, or a degree in a relevant discipline will also be considered. The ideal candidate has creativity and problem-solving skills alongside teamwork and effective communication. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license, have access to personal transportation and be willing to travel for presentations, trainings, and other business related activities. Experience/knowledge in the area of violence prevention is preferred.
COMPENSATION: $18.27-27.40 per hour based on education and experience. A generous leave package including annual leave, sick leave and personal days; 11 paid holidays; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; mileage reimbursement for travel, 403(b) with employer match; and potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
SUPERVISED BY: Director of Prevention & Education
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
RESPONSIBILITIES Grant Projects
Co-coordinate Green Dot, a bystander intervention community program. Organize and plan Green Dot action events. Update and submit monthly fidelity checklist to guide the implementation of the Green Dot community program. Participate in monthly calls with grant manager. Deliver Green Dot community trainings. Collect and enter evaluations from Green Dot community trainings. Submit reports according to the established timeline. Develop social marketing for Green Dot awareness, education, and events. Design social media graphics and create content around bystander intervention. Update and modify Green Dot website to include relevant and fresh information. Facilitate Green Dot meetings with community members. Participate on statewide Green Dot team calls and collaborate with other subgrantees as needed. Seek technical assistance from the ND Department of Health and Human Services as needed and participate in site visits as scheduled. Attend trainings and technical assistance calls hosted by the ND Department of Health and Human Services as requested.
Prevention Projects
Collaborate with staff to assist with risk and protective survey efforts. Foster relationships with school personnel and community organizations. Facilitate a wide range of age-appropriate violence prevention curricula and presentations.
Public Education, Training and Awareness Activities
Participate in primary prevention training online and at the local, state, and national level. Conduct community outreach to organizations such as, but not limited to, community agencies, elementary, middle, and high schools, alternative school settings, local businesses, and other agencies in the community. Develop and update training packets and other printed material related to prevention and education trainings. Deliver training and presentations to community members, students, and professionals as needed. Participate in tabling events for CVIC. Attend and manage occasional evening and weekend events as needed.
Committees and Meetings
Participate in the North Dakota Primary Prevention Partners Group. Attend CVIC staff meetings. Participate in Prevention and Education meetings. Other committees and meetings assigned.
Record Keeping
Coordinate the collection of data and statistics for grant reports. Compile agency training evaluations. Utilize data systems to enter, analyze, and generate curriculum evaluation reports. Track budgetary expenses for Green Dot.
Other duties as assigned
BE LIFE CHANGING, APPLY TODAY at https://cvic.bamboohr.com/careers/180. Contact Kristina Stepps, Director of Human Resources, at kristinas@cviconline.org with any questions.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 17, 2026
CVIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.