Program Implementation Specialist

Bachelor's degree required and master's degree is preferred. Minimum of Two years of experience in non-profit operations and/or public operations and financial management. Professional experience or demonstrated knowledge in overdose prevention, peer-led organizations, substance use disorder treatment, community-based overdose prevention, recovery, and/or drug policy. Skilled in program design, implementation, analysis and evaluation. Demonstrated ability to assess organizational systems and recommend improvements in financial management, operations, or program development. Familiarity with federal and state grant requirements, budget development, and required documentation (e.g. SAM, DUNS, etc). Self-motivated with exceptional organizational skills and high attention to detail. Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple facets of project development and implementation. Ability to work collaboratively with technical experts, administrators, external partners, and the public. Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work. Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Strong cultural competency and collaboration skills. 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.

Provide technical assistance on operational, administrative, and sustainability needs to overdose prevention organizations. Gather feedback from community partners on their most pressing needs. Strengthen financial and administrative systems for programs based on assessment findings. Assist organizations in developing policies and procedures aligned with federal and state financial requirements. Create and disseminate tools, templates, and learning materials. Facilitate collaborative learning opportunities for program sustainability and expansion. Provide guidance on identifying, pursuing, and managing new funding opportunities. Develop and implement/enhance systems and processes for consistent project management. Foster peer-to-peer relationships with subject matter experts and stakeholders. Serve as a programmatic liaison for internal and external stakeholders. Manage project development, budgeting, and project impact/performance evaluation. Formulate project-related goals, objectives, policies, strategic plans, guidelines, governance, standards, and priorities. Contribute to resource mobilization efforts. Assist with preparing, negotiating, and monitoring project-related contracts and agreements. Assist in creating sustainability of overdose prevention programming.