Overdose Program Coordinator Lincoln, NE

Position Title: Program Coordinator

Location: Lincoln, Nebraska [hybrid]

Position End Date: 09/29/26

Salary: $75,000

Overview: 

The CDC Foundation is working with CDC and state and local authorities to provide surge staff to support surveillance, prevention and response activities within the Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) program. The CDC Foundation seeks candidates for a Program Coordinator. The Program Coordinator will assist in the coordination of the day-to-day operations of the associated program. The Program Coordinator will assist with meeting all requirements of the program and increasing access to and participation in the program.

Minimum Qualifications:

· A Bachelor’s degree in public health, the social sciences, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred

· Minimum of 2 years related work experience

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Excellent organization and project management skills, managing multiple projects simultaneously with competing timelines

· Demonstrated ability to work well independently and within teams

· Experience working in a virtual environment with remote partners and teams

· Displays strong leadership, management and interpersonal skills

· Demonstrated engagement in networking and strategic partnerships

· Demonstrated knowledge in overdose prevention, substance use disorder treatment, harm reduction, recovery, and/or drug policy

· Ability to work effectively with diverse partners and stakeholders

· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams and Zoom

Responsibilities:

· Schedule program-related work, oversee daily operations, coordinate program activities and set program priorities

· Complete all documentation required by funder(s)

· Ensure compliance with program regulations

· Assist with budget monitoring and development, marketing and data collection

· Build sustainability of program(s)

· Provide technical assistance and training to stakeholders

· Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders

· Gather and disseminate information of program-related research and training opportunities

· Develop specialized knowledge of harm reduction and overdose prevention, surveillance and response

· Lead the development, coordination, and submission of required Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) data products (e.g., dashboards, data briefs, reports, or other dissemination products)

·Develop and implement program monitoring and reporting tools

· Demonstrated ability to work well independently and within teams

· Experience working in a virtual environment with remote partners and teams

· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams and Zoom