Youth Tobacco Prevention Program Manager

Title: Youth Tobacco Prevention Program Manager
Department: Public Health Programs, Youth Leadership
Reports to: Director, Public Health Programs
Employment Status: Full-time, exempt
Location: 500 Montgomery Street, Suite 400, Alexandria, VA 22314
CADCA is the nation's leading substance misuse prevention organization. Representing more than 5,000 community coalitions across the country and internationally, our mission is to strengthen the capacity of community coalitions to create and maintain safe, healthy, and drug-free communities globally.
Position Summary:
CADCA is seeking a dedicated Youth Tobacco Prevention Program Manager, with a passion for cultivating youth leadership and advocacy within commercial Tobacco Prevention. This role is integral to the growth and success of CADCA's youth-focused initiatives, especially the "Take Back Your 10" (TB10) program, designed to empower young leaders to confront the challenges posed by commercial tobacco and its industry.
Specific Duties:

• Pioneer the development and refinement of CADCA's youth commercial Tobacco Prevention advocacy programs, which equips youth with the skills and knowledge needed to be effective advocates against commercial tobacco.
• Foster an environment that encourages youth leadership and active participation in the development and implementation of Youth Tobacco-Prevention Program goals and objectives.
• Responsible for the management of grants and cooperative agreements, including developing and implementing work plans, budgets, and progress reports.
• Lead the management and growth of the TB10 program in Maryland, including organizing advocacy-focused summits and meetings for TB10 youth members, supporting, and mentoring the TB10 youth advisory council, and collaborating with youth leaders to enhance the TB10 brand and its outreach.
• Work with subject matter experts and youth and adult trainers to offer training and technical assistance to youth and adult Tobacco Prevention advocates, volunteers, partners, and staff.

Qualifications:
Candidates should have either a Master's degree in Public Health, Education, or a related field, or five years of relevant work experience.

• Experience in program management, particularly with a focus on youth advocacy and leadership programs.
• Knowledge of commercial tobacco control or substance misuse prevention.
• Robust leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Familiarity with community coalitions and advocacy work.
• Outstanding communication prowess.
• Candidates with knowledge of or experience in Maryland are preferred.

Amount of travel: Approximately 30% annually