Manager, Community Prevention - Newark, NJ

Req #: 0000268691 | Department: Livingston TALK - Grant | Location: 201 Lyons Avenue, Newark, NJ 07112 (Newark Beth Israel Med Ctr) | Status: Full-Time, Salaried | Shift: Day

About the Role

At the Institute for Prevention and Recovery (IFPR), the Community Prevention Manager becomes part of a mission-driven team dedicated to strengthening communities through evidence-based substance use prevention strategies. In this role, you will lead the development and sustainability of a community coalition, collaborate with stakeholders across multiple sectors, and implement data-driven prevention initiatives designed to address the unique needs of the county served. Through partnership building, strategic planning, and community engagement, you will help create lasting environmental and systems-level change that promotes healthier, safer communities.

Responsibilities

• Creating, facilitating, and maintaining a community coalition comprised of stakeholders from multiple sectors
• Collaborating with coalition members to assess community needs and identify prevention priorities
• Planning, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based substance use prevention strategies
• Collecting, analyzing, and utilizing community data to guide prevention planning and measure outcomes
• Developing and maintaining partnerships with schools, healthcare providers, law enforcement, community organizations, government agencies, and other key stakeholders
• Identifying and implementing culturally responsive prevention programs, policies, and environmental strategies
• Coordinating community awareness campaigns, educational initiatives, and prevention activities
• Supporting grant requirements, reporting activities, and program documentation
• Delivering presentations, facilitating meetings, and representing the organization at community events
• Performing other duties as assigned

Skills & Attributes

• Passionate about strengthening communities through prevention and public health initiatives
• Experience coordinating or supporting community-based coalitions
• Understanding of substance use prevention and the value of evidence-based approaches
• Comfortable building relationships with diverse stakeholders and community partners
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Skilled at facilitating groups, leading discussions, and building consensus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Cultural awareness and the ability to implement strategies that meet the needs of diverse populations
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health or a related field
• Minimum of one (1) year of related experience and/or training coordinating a community-based coalition
• Experience with community-level substance use prevention initiatives