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OUR MISSION
OUR VISION
A society that is addiction-free.
OUR VALUES
Empowerment
We care about the health of those we serve, and our teams equip all participants with the knowledge and tools needed to achieve positive outcomes.
Impact
We are committed to using evidence-based program design and evaluation data to improve our work.
Responsiveness
We recognize the evolving need for prevention and commit to timely, innovative solutions.
Collaboration
We know lasting change requires collective action - and we build partnerships to sustain our mission.
Advocacy
We advance prevention by engaging policy makers to drive systems change.
Current Opportunities
Grant: OneOhio Recovery Foundation, Region 18 Grant
Reports To: Program Director
FLSA Status: Personal service contract, part-time
Conditions of Contract: This contract has a term of October 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
Summary: Manages and supports events, activities, deliverables, and projects associated with the OneOhio Recovery Foundation, Region 18 Grant. Serves as a point of contact for consumers, partners, funders, grantees, and agency leadership.
Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- Coordinates the planning, implementation, evaluation, and administration, of deliverables associated with OneOhio Recovery Foundation, Region 18 Grant. *
- Provides technical assistance and support to prevention providers in the southeast region of the grant catchment area.*
- Collaborate with Program Director to plan, implement, and evaluate conferences, meetings, summits, and other major events related to OneOhio Recovery Foundation, Region 18 Grant. *
- Provides technical assistance and support to grant partners, consumers, grantees, and funders. *
- Utilizes, creates, manages and maintains project tools, resources, records and reports. *
- Participate in grant team meetings, virtual or in person. *
- Performs other duties as assigned.*
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Language Ability:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Math Ability:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Mass email software. Prevention Action Alliance will provide a laptop and access to all necessary software applications.
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Specialized Training (preferred):
- Experience with prevention science theories and practices.
- Experience in planning meetings, events, and activities.
- Experience in public speaking.
Certificates and Licenses:
Must hold at minimum Ohio Certified Prevention Specialist Assistant (OCPSA).
Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities:
- Excellent customer service skills.
- High degree of professionalism.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks.
- Ability to travel within the state.
- Flexible schedule.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Working Conditions:
Position is hybrid, with travel throughout the catchment area expected.
For more information or to schedule a conversation, please contact Sondra Mellott, Operations Manager.
Grant: KSU SAMHSA SPF-PFS Grant
Reports To: Program Director
Conditions of Employment: This contract has a term of October 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
FLSA Status: Personal service contract, part time
Summary: Manages and supports events, activities, deliverables, and projects associated with the KSU SAMHSA SPF-PFS Grant, southeast region. Serves as a point-of-contact for consumers, partners, funders, grantees, and agency leadership.
Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- Coordinates the planning, implementation, evaluation, and administration, of deliverables associated with KSU SAMHSA SPF-PFS Grant,*
- Provides technical assistance and support to prevention providers in the southeast region of the grant catchment area.*
- Collaborate with Program Director to plan, implement, and evaluate conferences, meetings, summits, and other major events related to KSU SAMHSA SPF-PFS Grant.*
- Provides technical assistance and support to grant partners, consumers, grantees, and funders.*
- Utilizes, creates, manages and maintains project tools, resources, records and reports.*
- Participate in grant team meetings, virtual or in person.*
- Performs other duties as assigned.*
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Language Ability:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Math Ability:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Mass email software. Prevention Action Alliance will provide a lap top and access to all necessary software applications.
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Specialized Training (preferred):
- Experience with prevention science theories and practices.
- Experience in planning meetings, events, and activities.
- Experience in public speaking.
Certificates and Licenses:
Must hold at minimum Ohio Certified Prevention Specialist Assistant (OCPSA).
Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities:
- Excellent customer service skills.
- High degree of professionalism.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks.
- Ability to travel within the state.
- Flexible schedule.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Working Conditions:
Position is hybrid, with travel throughout the catchment area expected.
For more information or to schedule a conversation, please contact Sondra Mellott, Operations Manager.