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Prevention And Education Specialist

Community Violence Intervention Center
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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.